As political soldiers we face Moscow’s hordes: Dutch volunteers in the Waffen-SS

This is a landmark study because it provides a wholly unique perspective on the greatest war of the twentieth century.

Dr. David Stahel

University of New South Wales

In 2010, Van Roekel provided shocking evidence that Dutch SS soldiers were involved in the massacre of Ukrainian Jews. Certain excerpts from the diaries of Eastern Front fighters left nothing to the imagination. In this book he delves even deeper into the diaries to find out what inspired young Dutch men to fight for Adolf Hitler. Again Van Roekel's answers are convincing and important.

Dr. Bas Kromhout

Senior editor of 'Historisch Nieuwsblad' and writer of the biography ‘De voorman’ of Dutch SS leader Henk Feldmeijer

Van Roekel has written an impressive study on Dutch volunteers in the Waffen-SS. I recommend it. 4/5

Robin te Slaa

Historian and publicist, NRC Handelsblad

(Quote from the review in leading Dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad)