Hitler`s Russian & Cossack Allies 1941-45

Given the merciless way in which the war on the Eastern Front of World War II was conducted, it is difficult to imagine soldiers changing allegiance from one side to another. Yet after the German invasion of Russia in Operation Barbarossa, well over 400,000 former Soviet Citizens went on to fight for Nazi Germany in some capacity. This book offers up an essential guide to the appearance, formation, and equipment of the myriad Russian and Soviet units that fought for the Germans.