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Waffen-SS Armour In Normandy ISBN : 9781912174805 Helion & Company via Casemate UK This book as the title suggests deals with the role of the Waffen-SS Armoured units in the Normandy campaign. In particular SS panzer regiment 12 and SS Panzerjager Abeitlung 12. This is for the period June until the end of August 1944. The book looks at the training of these units in 1943/44, unit equipment, order of battle, and tactical numbers. The book presents a detailed chronological order actions from movement towards Caen, and then the withdrawal to the Seine. The book is based on transcriptions of original unit war diaries held in the Prague Military archives, and contributions from the archive of noted Waffen-SS historian Mark Yerger. the book presents a look at tactical and command level decisions which brought the combat tactics which held the line at Caen for over two months. The book combines detailed maps and photographs with documents to bring a very detailed look at these actions. The book is A5 softcover in format and 304 pages long. With a couple of colour photos, colour maps and many black & white photos. Conclusion This book should provide readers with a understanding of the role of the Waffen-SS Armour in the Normandy campaign . Recommended. Review sample courtesy of