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Knight's Cross and Oak-Leaves Recipients 1939–40
Knight's Cross and Oak-Leaves Recipients 1939–40
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In 1939 a new grade in the Iron Cross series was introduced, the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes).
It was awarded for a variety of reasons, from skilled leadership to a single act of extreme gallantry, and was bestowed across all ranks, grades, and branches of service. As the war progressed, further distinctions were created for bestowal on existing winners, namely Oak-Leaves (Eichenlaub); Oak-Leaves with Swords (Eichenlaub und Schwertern); and Oak-Leaves with Swords and Diamonds (Eichenlaub, Schwerter und Brillanten).
This book, the first in a sequence of four, covers winners of the Knights Cross and the Oak-Leaves distinction in the period 1939-40.
Table of Contents
The Knight's Cross
A description of the Knight's Cross
The award process and documents
Oak-Leaves, Swords and Diamonds distinctions
Distribution of the awards
Knight's Cross and Oak-Leaves recipients
Glossary
Colour plate commentary
Index
Product details
| Published | 25 Jul 2004 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 64 |
| ISBN | 9781841766416 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 42 b/w; 22 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | Elite |
| Short code | ELI 114 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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