This title is a complete history of the division, from its activation in France in October 1941 to its surrender in Austria in May 1945. The 23 PD fought exclusively on the Eastern Front, and gained a reputation as a reliable unit in some of the toughest battles of WW II. The list includes: Kharkov 1942, Caucasus, Rostov, Mius July 1943, Dnepropetrovsk and Kirov Oct 1943, Dnepr Bend Jan-Mar 1944, Jassy, Romania Apr 1944, Poland Summer 1944, Transylvania Sep 1944, Debrecen, Hungary Oct 1944, East of Budapest Nov 1944, Stuhlweissenburg, Lake Balaton Jan 1945, Retreat into Austria Apr 1945, Surrender to British May 1945. The day-by-day coverage, over 100 maps and hundreds of excellent photos make this book an excellent read and a valuable reference for those interested in serious military history literature. The author was a member of the division and has assembled a fascinating document, with a human element, that contributes to the body of historical research.

Hardcover,536 pages, 641 photographs, 104 maps and 8 pages of color armored vehicle drawings.