In A Raging Inferno: Combat Units of the Hitler Youth 1944-45

I bought this book today for $16. It really seems like it will be an interesting read, and well illustrated. I will keep you updated as I read more...

 

Sounds interesting Panzerknacker! Does it contains lots of pictures?

 

Yes Ryan, please let us know. Also, is this a new book? and where did you get it from?

 

Hey gang! This book contains over 100 photographs, 75% of them never before published, except on the internet nowadays.
It also contains colour plates documenting different Hitler Youth uniforms used by members.

It was written by Hans Holztrager, who sadly, shortly before publication passed away. It was published in 2000.

CARL-I got the book from a Market here at a town called Parklea, very popular market, where I also got my book on Fallschirmjager.

 

Hi Ryan--is it a new book?

 

Carl-it was published in 2000, with a second edition in 2001, so relatively new. I must say until I bought it, I had not heard of it, so...

 

Sounds interesting. Was it about major units such as the 12SS or smaller units and the battles the HJ participated such as those in Berlin? Thanks.

 

Pzjgr-It focuses strictly on HJ untits that fought at home, not the division itself.

 

Panzerknacker - I presume there are some stories in it from the PanzerJagd units. An impressive name for young guys on cycles with two Panzerfausten attached at the front. I read about this subject in Berlin from Beevor and I am curious about stories from these units.

 

Thanks for the extra info Ryan--i'll look for a copy. I've been getting more interested in this particular subject ever since I read: "Berlin: Dance of Death" which was written by a Hitler Youth that fought in Berlin.

 

two cents worth here.......HJ volume(s) from Bender publishing as well showing the breakdowns of the organization in detailed fashion which is par for benderwerke

~E

 

I agree with you--most any Bender title is an excellent book. I wish I could afford them all. As of yet--I own not a one--and I don't know what my malfunction is.

 

I can vouch for this book as well,when I ordered it I expected 12th SS as well,as stated the subject matter is regarding HJ at home.Contains some pretty tragic stories of senseless waste to be honest,well written.
Don't know if its the same format in the United States,large format,blue cover with artwork on front,fairly thin ?
Regards

 

Thank you Tommy-I will order a copy as soon as I get better organized with my finances. I way over spent this month on militaria.

 

Yep Tommy-same format....
I was having a look at it yesterday, there are some absolutely outstanding pictures throughout, I might get someone to post them here...Any takers???

 

Try this link to add abit more of knowledge about this enigmatic publication.

http://www.helion.co.uk/in-raging-inferno.html