Lons of the Desert
Description
Munoz, Antonio J. Lions of the Desert: Arab Volunteers in the German Army, 1941-1945 Bayside, NY: Axis Europa Inc, 1994
This file follows the history of Arabs who fought for the Axis powers during WWII. It details the history, personnel and aims of these units. Far more than practical fighting value, these units served to boost the German cause in the minds of Arabs unsatisfied with life under the European colonial powers. Arab units also had a big effect in the propaganda war waged by the Nazi regime.