2007-08-26 12:38:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Waffen SS General Kurt 'Panzer' Meyer
Grenadiers: The Story Of Waffen SS General Kurt 'Panzer' Meyer (Stackpole Military History) (Paperback)
by Kurt Meyer
Leon Degrelle is one of the most famous Waffen SS soldiers. After joining as a private he earned all stripes from corporal to general for exceptional bravery in combat. He engaged in seventy-five hand-to-hand combat actions
2007-08-26 12:45:13 · answer #1 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the Waffen-SS officers were glorified thugs: members of Himmler's SS who displayed excellent Nazi party loyalty in offenses against Jews, Communists, labor union leaders and other opposition to the Nazis.
To a man they lacked formal military training, so "best Waffen-SS general" is nearly an oxymoron.
But the Waffen-SS troops WERE some of the most effective soldiers fielded by the Third Reich.
Some notable Waffen-SS officers included "Sepp" Dietrich, Paul Hausser, and Michael Wittmann.
2007-08-26 19:52:11 · answer #2 · answered by Bryce 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best of a poor lot is still poor. SS generals were not noteworthy for their military skills. The SS divisions fought well because they were at the head of the line for supplies, equipment and men.
2007-08-27 15:09:22 · answer #3 · answered by chessale 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul Hausser
Kurt Meyer
Bittrich
Peipper
2007-08-27 01:55:09 · answer #4 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋