Waffen-SS divisions

Waffen-SS divisions

All divisions in the Waffen-SS were ordered in a single series, regardless of type. Those tagged with nationalities were at least nominally recruited from those nationalities. Many of the higher-numbered units were small battlegroups (Kampfgruppen), i.e. divisions in name only.

As a general rule, an "SS Division" is made up of Germans, or other Germanic peoples, while a "Division of the SS" is made up of non-Germanic volunteers.

Battlegroups of the Waffen-SS

Also Panzer Division "Kempf", a temporary unit of mixed "Heer" and "Waffen-SS" components.
* 1st SS Cossack Cavalry Division
* 2nd SS Cossack Cavalry Division

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