World War II German Women’s Auxiliary Services (Men-at-Arms, 393)

I enjoy Osprey's books, and this one was no exception. My reason for purchasing this book was as research for a novel I am writing, and it did give me much to think about as my fiction work goes forward.The book is intended to cover the different service uniforms (and wartime variations thereof) worn by the women, and in that regard, this book is excellent! Many photographs are present, and the color plates are well-done and detailed. While I may have desired to read more information about the actual services performed by the women, to say they operated searchlights or served as signals and communications personnel seems pretty self-explanatory!Coverage is not only given to the various service uniforms, but also to the uniforms worn by different civilian and political organizations during the war, so we find the League of German Girls, the German Red Cross, and Nazi Party uniforms also being presented.This book was very helpful and useful, as I recognize now that one of the characters in my novel would have been completely wrong, historically, and now I can put her on the right track.

An excellant companion to Men at arms 254 Wehrmacht Auxiliary Forces, as well as both Men at arms 357 World war II allied Women's services and Men at arms 370 World War II allied Nursing services.In my previous readings in other books, I did not know The NS Frauenschaft had a Uniform, other than their triangular badge. I guess you learn something every day.Pretty good for 48 pages, however BDM does not stand for League of German Maidens, it stands for League of German Girls. Madchen is maiden, Madel is girl. Family values and stuff like that were not the Nazi way for society.

Great pictures very descriptive and informative. A great add on to those who are WW2 fans and like uniforms or reenact, This book did not disappoint.

This book carefully explains details regarding how female auxiliaries were recruited and employed by Germany during World War II. The book proceeds to explain how each service provided uniforms for their female members and the wear of insignia. Anyone interested in women who served during World War II will want this book.

A unique and informative book. Lots of great drawings and pictures. It has the kind of information that is hard to find, and does a good job at it.

Love it! Excellent condition great price

An excellent addition to the series.

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I don't usually buy books about Nazi uniforms, insignia etc., which is maybe why I can't bring myself to give this five stars. I'm old-fashioned enough to think that the Nazis were amongst the worst groups of people to have afflicted our poor planet. I strongly dislike anything that celebrates the wretches, or appears to do so.On the other hand, most of the Osprey Men-at-Arms books appear to take the series title too literally, and exclude half of the human race. Occasionally, we see just one woman depicted in the colour artwork; more often, there are no women at all. So, I bought this as a slight re-dressing of the balance in my Kindle collection of such books. And, apart from its Nazi subject matter, this is a splendid volume. (That may be a bit like someone asking Abraham Lincoln's wife: "Apart from that, Mrs Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?")The book needs a Kindle device (like my Kindle Fire) which displays in colour. The lovely colour artwork would have been wasted on my old black and white Kindle. With a couple of sharp taps, the artwork expands and can then be adjusted to required size with my thumb and index finger. That works well as, indeed, it does on all of the Osprey Men-at-Arms books in my collection.The best of the Men-at-Arms books for women's services is this one: Women at War 1939-45 (Men-at-Arms) but, unfortunately, there is no Kindle edition. And, these days, I buy only Kindle books because I'm trying to reduce the clutter in my room.There is also this, which concentrates on the allies, and on nursing services: World War II Allied Nursing Services (Men-at-Arms) So, this is the only Osprey Men-at-Arms Kindle book with any coverage of women on the Axis side of the war. As such, I find it a welcome addition to my Kindle library, although I shudder to have such a book concerned entirely with that side of the conflict. Women at War 1939-45 (Men-at-Arms)World War II Allied Nursing Services (Men-at-Arms)

Not enough detail for the subject.

I liked the detail and interesting facts covered in this book, there's not much information on Women's uniforms et. but this book covers it well!

Good book. Helped me understand more about other parts of the German military.

Brill for reenacting ladys, deffo recomend :-)