Crete Greece WW2 Gebirgsjager Gams Campaign Book 1942 /w40+ photos

The extremely rare book describes the battle of the Gams Division in 1941, which was under the command of the commanding general of the parachute and airborne troops, for Crete, the fight against an implacable nature and an opponent far superior in men and material and only touches on the fight of the paratroopers insofar as it is important for understanding the division's battles. Chania, Galatos, Sudabucht, Kastelli, Maleme, Athen, Lutro, etc. etc.

With facsimile foreword and signature according to the handwriting of Major General Ringel

Softcover

• 284 pages
• ~47 photo reproductions
• 3 art drawings from war painter Kretschmann
• a 17-1/2" x 8" fold out map in the rear

In fair exterior and fine interior condition
The fragile backstrip of the spine has been unprofessionally rebacked at head of spine. This means that the book should not be opened fully, otherwise the outer joints will crack again.
It's almost impossible to find a copy with intact spine!
Internal pages look unread.

All pages are complete and tight in the binding.

Approx/Measurements: 8" x 5" ~1.0 lbs.