{"product_id":"hitlers-muslim-allies-german-army-and-waffen-ss-islamic-volunteers-1941-1945-9781036129224","title":"Hitler's Muslim Allies: German Army and Waffen-SS Islamic Volunteers 1941-1945","description":"\u003cb\u003eExamines Muslim volunteers in the Wehrmacht, their motivations, nationalist ties, and service during WWII.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the Second World War, the Wehrmacht recruited foreigners from diverse regions, including the USSR, the Balkans, North Africa, and the Middle East. Among these were many Muslim volunteers. Hitler's Muslim Allies delves into their recruitment, motivations, actions, and the consequences of their service to Nazi Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book explores the rise of Arab nationalism in North Africa and the Middle East, as well as nationalist aspirations in the Balkans and the former USSR. It highlights Arab volunteers from North Africa and the Middle East who served in the German Army from 1941-1945.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA detailed account is provided of several unique units, including the Bosnian Muslim 13. Waffen Gebirgs Division der SS Handschar, chronicling its recruitment, combat history, and disbandment. The Kaukasischer Waffen Verband der SS (1944-1945), composed of Muslim Caucasian volunteers, is also examined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMuñoz, Antonio J.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Dr Antonio J. Muñoz lives in New York City. He is a professor of history at Farmingdale State College in Long Island, New York. He is married, has two daughters and two grandchildren. His last work, published in 2018, covered the history of the German Secret Field Police in Greece, 1941-1944.","brand":"Frontline Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764113211666,"sku":"9781036129224","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2eda9c8b-efd3-47ab-a9e6-420bc59c15a1.jpg?v=1764756309","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hitlers-muslim-allies-german-army-and-waffen-ss-islamic-volunteers-1941-1945-9781036129224","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}