I have recently been very fortunate to have been provided and have read a draft of Mark Yerger's upcoming new book 'German Cross in Gold Holders of the SS and and Police'. This is volume 6 and concludes where volume 5 commenced on the Polizei recipients.
This new volume 6 contains a total of almost 50 biographies of German Cross in Gold holders serving in the Polizei Division / Units and in addition over 10 biographies of Independent Senior SS and Polizei Commanders (eg: Erich von dem Bach, Wolff, v.Gottberg, Kammler). And there is no white-wash of these men as some have accused Mark Yerger.
Mark once again has proved that he is a true outstanding researcher and historian. With the many facts and information Mark's writing style ensures the reader is never lost in detail or unnecessary information as so often is used to "pad out" a book. Toward the end of the book Yerger again includes an important addendum to his previous 5 volumes, including his first German Cross book (ie: the SS & Polizei Silver Holders of the award). I have not seen the photo material used for the book but no doubt it can only enhance what is already a must have piece of research. In fact I believe contained within the addendum there is a never before seen photo of the Das Reich Division Knights Cross Holder Helmut Kaempfe.
No doubt we will continue to have more books published on The Malmedy Massacre, D-Day, Battle of the Bulge, the Tiger tanks, uniforms of the SS, etc. etc. etc. But after almost 70 years of the conclusion of the Second World War this volume, and in fact the entire series, is expanding and breaking new ground. Mark Yerger is to be congratulated in sharing this massive and unique information. And it is indeed amazing what Yerger has again achieved considering he receives no financial grants and no has has a small army of researchers and helpers always available to assist him unlike so many other so-called professional authors and university professors.
I sure hope this book will be published soon by Roger James Bender Publishing as it is a must have as an addition to anyone's library on the SS, Polizei and the Third Reich alone.
Regards, Peter
This new volume 6 contains a total of almost 50 biographies of German Cross in Gold holders serving in the Polizei Division / Units and in addition over 10 biographies of Independent Senior SS and Polizei Commanders (eg: Erich von dem Bach, Wolff, v.Gottberg, Kammler). And there is no white-wash of these men as some have accused Mark Yerger.
Mark once again has proved that he is a true outstanding researcher and historian. With the many facts and information Mark's writing style ensures the reader is never lost in detail or unnecessary information as so often is used to "pad out" a book. Toward the end of the book Yerger again includes an important addendum to his previous 5 volumes, including his first German Cross book (ie: the SS & Polizei Silver Holders of the award). I have not seen the photo material used for the book but no doubt it can only enhance what is already a must have piece of research. In fact I believe contained within the addendum there is a never before seen photo of the Das Reich Division Knights Cross Holder Helmut Kaempfe.
No doubt we will continue to have more books published on The Malmedy Massacre, D-Day, Battle of the Bulge, the Tiger tanks, uniforms of the SS, etc. etc. etc. But after almost 70 years of the conclusion of the Second World War this volume, and in fact the entire series, is expanding and breaking new ground. Mark Yerger is to be congratulated in sharing this massive and unique information. And it is indeed amazing what Yerger has again achieved considering he receives no financial grants and no has has a small army of researchers and helpers always available to assist him unlike so many other so-called professional authors and university professors.
I sure hope this book will be published soon by Roger James Bender Publishing as it is a must have as an addition to anyone's library on the SS, Polizei and the Third Reich alone.
Regards, Peter
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