A detailed history of all seven Waffen-SS panzer divisions in World War II: 1.SS-Panzer-Division, Lebstandarte Adolf Hitler, 2.SS-Panzer-Division, Das Reich, 3.SS-Panzer-Division, Totenkopf, 5.SS-Panzer-Division,Wiking, 9.SS-Panzer-Division, Hohenstaufen, 10.SS-Panzer-Division, Frundsberg, 12.SS-Panzer-Division, Hitlerjugend. Each unit is presented in detailed history from its formation, combat operations throughout the war, and final disposition at war's end. Rare images most never before published, including soldbuchs and award documents and personal veteran accounts are featured along with equipment, commanders, maps, and charts.