Hitler’s Muslim Allies

During the Second World War, the Wehrmacht recruited foreigners from diverse regions, including the USSR, the Balkans, North Africa, and the Middle East. Among these were many Muslim volunteers. Hitler's Muslim Allies delves into their recruitment, motivations, actions, and the consequences of their service to Nazi Germany. The book explores the rise of Arab nationalism in North Africa and the Middle East, as well as nationalist aspirations in the Balkans and the former USSR. It highlights Arab volunteers from North Africa and the Middle East who served in the German Army from 1941?1945. A detailed account is provided of several unique units, including the Bosnian Muslim 13. Waffen Gebirgs Division der SS Handschar, chronicling its recruitment, combat history, and disbandment. The Kaukasischer Waffen Verband der SS (1944?1945), composed of Muslim Caucasian volunteers, is also examined. AUTHOR: Antonio J. Munoz is a retired professor of history living in New York city. He joined the United States Marine Corps right after graduating from high school. He served honorably for four years, two of them with the Fleet Marine Force Atlantic. He obtained his bachelor's and master's degree in history from Queens College. He later attended St. John's University, where he received a doctorate in history. Before he retired, he taught at St. John's University and, later, at Farmingdale State College. Dr. Munoz has previously been published. His study The German Secret Field Police in Greece, 1941-1944 was released in 2018. He has been married for forty-three years and has several grandchildren. His family in Spain hails from the province of Asturias while his wife's family is from Galicia. He and his family hold dual American and Spanish citizenship. 32 b/w illustrations