Newly Released Book Features Photos of 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend” Training Exercises
A new book has been released that features photographs of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend” carrying out training exercises in Belgium in early 1944. The book, titled PK Cameraman No. 2, is a collection of photos taken by SS-KB Wilfried Woscidlo and PK-KB Bernhard Kurth.
The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the training of one of the most elite units in the Waffen-SS. The photos show the young soldiers of the Hitlerjugend Division being trained in a variety of skills, including infantry tactics, tank warfare, and artillery operations.
The book also includes photos of the division’s senior officers, including Fritz Witt, Kurt Meyer, and Wilhelm Mohnke. These photos offer a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Waffen-SS.
PK Cameraman No. 2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Waffen-SS, World War II history, or military photography. The book’s high-quality photos provide a unique and insightful look at the training of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”.
Disclaimer
It is important to note that the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend” was a Nazi unit that committed numerous war crimes during World War II. The photos in PK Cameraman No. 2 should be viewed with this in mind.
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