Kriegsmarine "Marines" in WW2

[Baron von Wreckedoften]

It was only after WW2 that the Royal Marines became an all-Commando formation (with the exception of RM Bandsmen, who remain non-Commando).

So the band all wear underpants then?  Bunch of wusses.....

[carlos marighela]

The distinguishing factor for RM bandsmen is their head gear. It seems they enjoy taking the pith.

[FreakyFenton]

So the band all wear underpants then?  Bunch of wusses.....

 

[von der Tann]

There is an oop book (plus it is in German) which has all the information that you want/need as far as I understand:

Deutsche Marineinfanterie 1938-1945: Das Schicksal der Marinestoßtrupps, der M.A.A. 531 (von Diest) und anderer infanteristisch eingesetzter Einheiten der Kriegsmarine

ISBN-10 : 3880427992
ISBN-13 : 978-3880427990



But beware - even if you are not discouraged by a book in German, the prices this commands may do so. I found offers from 40 € to 80 € plus shipping on various plattforms.

The wiki entry for the Kriegsmarine has a plate showing unifomrs and markings - this might be helpful too:

[Poiter50]

Thank you and yes, it appears to be very scarce but could be just what I want to see.

There is an oop book (plus it is in German) which has all the information that you want/need as far as I understand:

Deutsche Marineinfanterie 1938-1945: Das Schicksal der Marinestoßtrupps, der M.A.A. 531 (von Diest) und anderer infanteristisch eingesetzter Einheiten der Kriegsmarine

ISBN-10 : 3880427992
ISBN-13 : 978-3880427990



But beware - even if you are not discouraged by a book in German, the prices this commands may do so. I found offers from 40 € to 80 € plus shipping on various plattforms.

The wiki entry for the Kriegsmarine has a plate showing unifomrs and markings - this might be helpful too: