Description: The Crusade of a Walloon Volunteer by Gerry Villani Raymond was born on October 13, 1922 in Dampremy (province of Hainaut, Belgium). During the turbulent times of the occupation in Belgium he joined the "Legion Wallonie" on August 8, 1941 at the same time as his father Marcel and Rexist leader Leon Degrelle. He was initially attached to the 1st Platoon, 1st Company as a MG gunner. During his 4 years on the eastern front he participated in many major battles like, but not limited to Gromovayabalka or the "Valley of Thunder", the Caucasus and Cherkasy. Wounded several times during combat he saw many of his good friends die during these terrible battles but he would always return to the front lines since his fate was already sealed as a volunteer of the Waffen SS. He climbed up the ranks from private to officer of the Waffen SS and after his graduation as an officer in March 1945 he returned to the front and joined "Kampfgruppe Derriks." On May 5, 1945 he was captured by the Americans and later convicted for treason by the Belgian authorities. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Long Description Raymond was born on October 13, 1922 in Dampremy (province of Hainaut, Belgium). During the turbulent times of the occupation in Belgium he joined the "Legion Wallonie" on August 8, 1941 at the same time as his father Marcel and Rexist leader Leon Degrelle. He was initially attached to the 1st Platoon, 1st Company as a MG gunner. During his 4 years on the eastern front he participated in many major battles like, but not limited to Gromovayabalka or the "Valley of Thunder," the Caucasus and Cherkasy. Wounded several times during combat he saw many of his good friends die during these terrible battles but he would always return to the front lines since his fate was already sealed as a volunteer of the Waffen SS. He climbed up the ranks from private to officer of the Waffen SS and after his graduation as an officer in March 1945 he returned to the front and joined "Kampfgruppe Derriks." On May 5, 1945 he was captured by the Americans and later convicted for treason by the Belgian authorities. Details ISBN0359438458 Author Gerry Villani Pages 232 Publisher Lulu.com Year 2019 ISBN-10 0359438458 ISBN-13 9780359438457 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2019-02-17 Imprint Lulu.com Subtitle August 8, 1941 - May 5, 1945 Place of Publication Morrisville Country of Publication United States Short Title The Crusade of a Walloon Volunteer Language English UK Release Date 2019-02-17 Audience General US Release Date 2019-02-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133987427;
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Book Title: The Crusade of a Walloon Volunteer: August 8, 1941-May 5, 1945
Item Height: 229mm
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Author: Gerry Villani
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Lulu.Com
Publication Year: 2019
Genre: Biographies & True Stories
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Number of Pages: 232 Pages