This book has absolutely nothing new to add to the existing knowledge base about the history or background of the SS.

Matter of fact, there were quite a few inaccuracies and falsehoods, that one must wonder if it was sloppy work or intentional. This was written by someone who was far removed from the subject and just rehashed a lot of old news and old propaganda.

If you want to read a book that panders to those who love to hate the SS, then this is it. For serious students of the subject, look elsewhere.

Its very lacking and he does a lot of guess work instead of putting down historical accuracies. Stick with Soldiers Of Destruction, i found that a book worth reading over and over again.

Before I say anything anything else I want to let everyone to know I HAVE NOT read this book. Obviously the reader above was either misinformed of mislead by this book. The totenkopf division was formed at the beginning of WWI in Honor of Emperor Francis Ferdinand's assasination. The name totenkopf originates from the skull and cross bones on his coffin at the time of his burial. It is true that 1 regiment of the totenkopf was involved with concentration camps, but the division was mainly a frontline unit the entire part of the war. Fighting in the BoF (battle of France) then on the eastern front for the majority of the war.