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Hitler's Spanish Legion: The Blue Division in Russia in WWII (Stackpole Military History Series) Kindle Edition

by Gerald R Kleinfeld (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 58 ratings

A history of the 47,000 Spanish soldiers who volunteered to fight for Hitler in Russia during World War II.

Although Spain claimed neutrality during World War II, 47,000 Spaniards volunteered to fight on behalf of the Third Reich. Known as the Blue Division, they battled the Soviets on the Eastern Front and played a key role in the pivotal siege of Leningrad. Set apart from the Wehrmacht by stark differences in culture, tactics, and command structure, these volunteers fought—many of them to the death—with courage and tenacity against strong opposition, extreme temperatures, and insufficient supplies for what they believed was their chance to secure Spain’s place in a new and changing Europe.
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    June 14, 2023
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Gerald R. Kleinfeld holds a doctorate in history from New York University and is professor emeritus at Arizona State. He lives in Tucson, Arizona. Lewis A. Tambs earned a doctorate in history from the University of California and is also professor emeritus at Arizona State. He lives in Tempe, Arizona.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00LCA9NW8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rowman & Littlefield Publishers; Reprint edition (June 14, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 14, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 9.6 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 435 pages
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Customers appreciate the book's detailed coverage of the Blue Division, with one review noting its comprehensive use of names and places. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, and customers praise the Spanish soldiers' reputation as close quarters fighters.

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Customers appreciate the book's detailed content, providing a realistic view of the Blue Division, and one customer notes it includes area maps.

"...In action all the time on the eastern front. New insight into this formation and great fighting ablities." Read more

"...The book is packed with details on the unit's trials and tribulations, and gives a good sense of how the Spanish soldier fought, and how he..." Read more

"...The 2 authors' detail in names and places, complete with area maps, can't be beat...." Read more

"Well presented and a great group of soldiers who were great soldiers. The book also looks at Francisco Franco as a great leader for Spain...." Read more

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Customers find the book to be a great read.

"...Great read on this division and its sister formation that became. In action all the time on the eastern front...." Read more

"...A good resource if you're interested in the Blue Division. Four stars." Read more

"Great book, good detail just a few more pictures would have been better" Read more

"Very good book. It gave me a realistic view of what my father went through during his time in Russia as a member of the Blue Division." Read more

4 customers mention "Saber reputation"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the Spanish Legion's reputation as great soldiers, with one customer noting their gallant reputation as close quarters fighters and another highlighting their effectiveness in battle.

"...The leaders are covered and the many battle that this formation participated in. Great read on this division and its sister formation that became...." Read more

"...on the unit's trials and tribulations, and gives a good sense of how the Spanish soldier fought, and how he differed from his Wehrmacht counterparts...." Read more

"...How they were respected by their German allies fighting to their flanks and their gallant reputation as close quarters fighters is consistently..." Read more

"Well presented and a great group of soldiers who were great soldiers. The book also looks at Francisco Franco as a great leader for Spain...." Read more

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  • Scott Bailey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent coverage
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2014
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    Another book detailing a little know part of WWII. This book describes the very beginning of this formation the reason why and the composition of this formation. The leaders are covered and the many battle that this formation participated in. Great read on this division and its sister formation that became. In action all the time on the eastern front. New insight into this formation and great fighting ablities.
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  • WryGuy2
    4.0 out of 5 stars Everything you wanted to know about the Blue Division
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2020
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    This book covers everything about the Spanish "volunteers" that fought in the Soviet Union, from the early political maneuverings, to the unit's formation and dispatch to Russia, it's combat while there, through to its eventual dissolution. The book is packed with details on the unit's trials and tribulations, and gives a good sense of how the Spanish soldier fought, and how he differed from his Wehrmacht counterparts. The only real ding, is that the book is rather longish, and a bit on the dry side. A good resource if you're interested in the Blue Division. Four stars.
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  • 338Lapua
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Source for History of the Spanish as German Allies on the Russian Front
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2015
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    Just got the book yesterday and just finished Chapter 5; its hard to put down! If you have a historical interest in Franco's Spanish volunteers fighting in Russia in WW2, you can't find a better source. The 2 authors' detail in names and places, complete with area maps, can't be beat. How they were respected by their German allies fighting to their flanks and their gallant reputation as close quarters fighters is consistently supported with specific facts, especially around the Leningrad front.
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  • FRANCIS W POLLARD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well presented and a great group of soldiers who were great soldiers
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2015
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    Well presented and a great group of soldiers who were great soldiers. The book also looks at Francisco Franco as a great leader for Spain. Written by an American with the help of many others.
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  • The Portuguese Kid
    4.0 out of 5 stars I was hoping for more info about our Portuguese involement
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2015
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    Great book, good detail just a few more pictures would have been better
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent detail on the Blue Division
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2016
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    Excellent detail on the Blue Division. It appears that they went to war not for Hitler but for a believe
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  • Jose M Lopez-Crevillen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book. It gave me a realistic view of ...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2015
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    Very good book. It gave me a realistic view of what my father went through during his time in Russia as a member of the Blue Division.
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  • Carlos Antonio
    5.0 out of 5 stars In an excellent condition
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021
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    Though it was used, its condition was excellent. I'm very happy with this purchase.
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  • kraken
    5.0 out of 5 stars You have to know about this
    Reviewed in Spain on August 31, 2014
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    The WWII is plenty of unknown or little know events. The Blue Division is one of them. This book is about the blue division story and you can learn how these guys fought bravely against the red army and they got the respect of the german soldiers. Very interesting book.
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  • GuyBanff
    4.0 out of 5 stars History and Adventure Story
    Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2019
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    This work by an academic historian blends documents of international relations with eye witness accounts of individual front line soldiers. A fascinating description of the high stakes diplomatic and political contest between Franco, Hitler, and the Allies seamlessly mixed with front line battle experiences of the soldiers of the Blue Division at war.
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  • Ovidio Gentiloni
    5.0 out of 5 stars Immancabile nella biblioteca di qualunque appassionato di storia della seconda guerra mondiale
    Reviewed in Italy on January 16, 2016
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    La storia di una divisione di volontari davvero speciali. Completamente diversi per carattere e indole dai tedeschi, hanno combattuto con grandissima tenacia e coprendosi d'onore, lasciando stupefatti anche i loro più virulenti detrattori, non assenti tra gli alleati teutonici.
    Molto interessante anche il fatto che vengano trattati gli aspetti politici interni e internazionali che hanno fortemente influenzato la storia e l'utilizzo di questo straordinario reparto.
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  • Hispania
    5.0 out of 5 stars Blue Division
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2020
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    Very good book about the 250th division in WW 2
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  • Fernando Lizundia Acha
    4.0 out of 5 stars Una lectura interesante
    Reviewed in Spain on January 10, 2017
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    La legión española de Hitler está firmada por Gerald R. Kleinfeld, pero en ocasiones da la impresión de que el autor fuese uno de los voluntarios, ya que emplea un tono de consonancias muy 'divisionarias', además, se muestra claramente alejado de Franco, cuya figura no sale muy bien parada. También muy distante de Serrano Suñer, y sus sueños arribistas. El relato, en conjunto, es muy laudatorio con Muñoz Grandes, que, sin duda, fue el alma de aquella unidad que tanto impresionó a alemanes y rusos.

    Por otra parte, el libro refleja muy bien las condiciones a menudo infernales en que se combatía en el frente ruso, las enormes extensiones de frente que debía de cubrir cada unidad y la dureza de la climatología y el entorno. También cómo la táctica española de bases de fuego con apoyo mutuo que utilizaban los españoles, sorprendía a alemanes y rusos, más habituados a mantener una línea de frente impermeable.

    En resumen, pese a una postura a veces partidista, resulta, en mi opinión, una interesante lectura.
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