Author -
Gordon Williamson
Illustrator -
Ramiro Bujeiro
On 1 September 1939 the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was created by Hitler, the highest Third Reich award, and one which could be distributed to all ranks within any branch of the Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS or the auxiliary services. The remarkable early successes of the armed forces of the Third Reich prompted the decision that the supreme decoration for personal valour or outstanding leadership, the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, was insufficient. This second title in the series describes and illustrates a selection of recipients of the Knight's Cross and Oak-Leaves between 1941 and early 1944, when the Wehrmacht was engaged on all fronts, as well as at sea and in the air.
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (1 September 1939)
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves (3 June 1940)
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords (15 July 1941)
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds (15 July 1941)
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds (29 December 1944)
Contents
- Introduction
- Description
- Awards
- Distribution of the Awards
- Recipients
- Glossary
- Colour Plate Commentary
- Index
