Georg Gunter

There isn’t a lot written in English about the German defensive battles in upper Silesia in 1945, so Helion’s translation of Georg Gunter’s work is especially welcome. Large format, lots of photographs, useful abbreviations. Lots of maps explain the tactical section, and the book includes glossary and ORBAT information, a helpful appendix of German unit insignia, bibliography and index.

Last Laurels gives a good overview of the spring 1945 Silesian campaign, concentrating on the activities of the 1st Ski Jaeger Division. A dozen-odd other German units are briefly covered, including
- 8th & 20th Panzer Divisions
- 18th & 20th SS Divisions
- 344th Infantry Divisions

For anyone interested in the Eastern Front, the Wehrmacht or the closing months of WWII in Europe, Last Laurels is worth a read.… (plus d'informations)