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The Brandenburger Commandos: Germany's Elite Warrior Spies in World War II (Stackpole Military History Series) Kindle Edition

by Franz Kurowski (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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This WWII history chronicles the exploits of an elite German spy unit and offers a rare look into the secret operations of Hitler's military.

Directed by the German Army’s intelligence service, the Brandenburgers became legendary for their brutally efficient clandestine operations. Trained to be quick, mobile, and self-reliant and steeped in local customs and languages, they operated behind enemy lines around the world. Across the battlefronts of the Second World War—from Western Europe to Romania, Russia, Egypt, Afghanistan, and beyond—they seized bridges and other strategic targets; engaged in sabotage, espionage, and other daring missions; and often disregarding the rules of war in the process. Although the unit was dissolved in 1944, its tactics influenced special forces around the world both during the war and after.

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Franz Kurowski served as a reporter in the German Army during World War II and has since written over one hundred books. He lives in Germany.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BZBJ8VU
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stackpole Books (June 14, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 14, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 6.9 MB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 388 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,029,218 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #440 in History of Military Special Forces
- #1,114 in History of Germany
- #1,288 in Intelligence & Espionage History

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Customers find the book informative, with one review noting it provides a detailed account of a relatively obscure subject. The book is enjoyable to read, and one customer mentions it takes readers from inception to the demise of these specialists. They appreciate its readability, with one customer describing it as well-written.

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Customers find the book wonderful and informative, with one customer noting it provides a detailed account of a relatively obscure subject and takes readers from inception to the demise of these specialists.

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"...EASY TO READ, AND ENJOYABLE, IT IS A GREAT ADDITION TO A MILITARY BOOK COLLECTION." Read more

"It was a decent enough work on this special group, but it certainly did miss some of their exploits in the Soviet Union. I do recommend it though." Read more

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Renata
Very informative, fantastic.
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2012
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A wonderful informative book that is well written and has a lot of detail. I found it very helpful when I wanted to know more about this elite group that my father belonged to. I would love to have had more detail on the mission to Island Osel in Estonia as my father was one of the survivors of this mission that was a disaster. However, I was able to find out many of the things I was looking for. Highly Recommended.

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Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014
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A detailed account of a relatively obscure subject. Tends to get tedious at times, but covers some info that most students of military history are unaware of. I'm glad I bought this book, suspect you might be also.

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Steele V. Propp
Their feats on the Russian Front were amazing. A must for those interested in the European ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2014
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As a history nut with a special interest in World War II I had often heard about this group in passing but rarely with any details. This book takes you from inception to the demise of these specialists. Their feats on the Russian Front were amazing. A must for those interested in the European Theatre of the War.

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Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2007
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A very good book to add to your WW II collection. Tells the story about a unit's of the German Elite Warrior Spies in WW II, and how they fought for Germany in many parts of the world.

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Won't regurgitate all the pros and cons....
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2013
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Found these obscure operations to be interesting...major flaw is lack of maps to provide sense of movement and locations of forces...Kindle is great for reading, not so much for maps....B

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Mark Waywood
GREAT BOOK ABOUT AN ELITE WARRIOR UNIT.
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2013
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THIS BOOK IS ANOTHER IN THE GREAT SERIES FROM STACKPOLE MILITARY BOOKS. IT DELVES INTO THE ELITE BRANDENBURG COMMANDO UNIT UNDER THE COMMAND OF GERMAN MILITARY INTELLIGENCE (ABWEHR). EASY TO READ, AND ENJOYABLE, IT IS A GREAT ADDITION TO A MILITARY BOOK COLLECTION.

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Gwendolyn B. Fendley
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good book

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Dana L Fender
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Great book. Great Service!

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