Black and Field Gray Uniforms of Himmler’s SS: Allgemeine-SS • SS-Verfügungstruppe • SS-Totenkopfverbände • Waffen-SS Vol. 2

Originally one of the paramilitary groups that arose in Germany’s turbulent 1920s, the SS grew from its original protection activities into the “Death’s Head” troops and the Verfugungstruppe, and later during WWII, the Waffen-SS. During its evolution, the SS changed from its black uniform into a variety of uniforms that eventually resembled those of the German army, in various types of fabric, and predominately field-grey, so often seen in period photographs and movies.

In volume 2, L…