Book Description
Merriam Press Military Monograph 302. Seventh Edition (2013). Introductory history of several Austrian and Czechoslovakian militias, paramilitary organizations and other defensive organizations. The emphasis is on uniforms, insignia and accouterments of the Austrian Heimwehren 1918-36 Republikanischer Schutzbund Osterreichs 1919-34 Czech Legions Abroad as Part of the Czech Army in Russia and Italy 1917-20 Czech and Slovak Volunteer Militias of the Pre-Communist era 1918-45 Czech Castle Guards in Pre-Communist Czechoslovakia The SOS (State Defense Guards) of Czechoslovakia 1936-39 Czech Army Abroad During World War II Free Czech Troops During World War II 99 photos 12 illustrations 2 tables