Waffen-SS Tiger Crews at Kursk: The Men of SS Panzer

MacLean. Kursk is often labeled the "Greatest Tank Battle in History." The Wehrmacht fielded a total of just 120 Tiger tanks during the engagement, including 35 from the 2nd SS Panzer Corps. This corps comprised of the three most controversial divisions of the Second World War: Leibstandarte, Das Reich, and Totenkopf. By examining a focused group of men in great detail, specifically the 226 Tiger crewmen at Kursk, this title provides an insight into the brutal and enigmatic organization that was the Waffen-SS. 224 pages, 120 B&W photos and maps, 7"x 10", hardcover.