Karl Ullrich: Last Commander of the Wiking Paperback – May 2, 2025

One of the most well-known officers of the Waffen-SS, Karl Ullrich fought on nearly every front of the Second World War. Beginning his service as an engineer with the SS-Reich formation, he saw action in Poland, the Low Countries, and France before transferring to Totenkopf. As a pioneer battalion commander, he played a key role in the brutal early battles of Operation Barbarossa and the encirclement at Demyansk.By early 1943, Ullrich transitioned to infantry command, leading battalions and regiments through the fierce fighting at Kharkov, the desperate defensive battles following Operation Bagration, and the Warsaw campaign. In October 1944, he assumed command of the renowned Wiking Division, leading it through the war’s final months on the Reich’s collapsing borders in southern Austria.One of the most successful regimental and divisional commanders of the Waffen-SS, Ullrich survived the war and passed away in 1996.This book provides a comprehensive account of his military career, featuring detailed battle descriptions, maps, official documents, and a wealth of photographs—many previously unpublished. Essential reading for students of the Eastern Front, German armored formations, and Waffen-SS history. Read more