The Complete Knight's Cross: The Years of Victory 1939-1941

The Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, to give it its full name, owes its origins to the Pour le Mérite (Blue Max), an imperial award dating back to 1740. The Complete Knight’s Cross volumes tell the story of all 7,364 men who were granted the award (including all the disputed awards). The three volumes have over 200 photos of holders of the medal and over 100 photos of their graves. Volume One deals with 1939—41 (numbers 1—1267) and is subtitled The Years of Victory. Volume Two deals with 1...