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Merriam Press Military Monograph MM162. Fifth Edition (January 2012). Concise history of the formation and engagements of this Belgian Waffen-SS unit, and their well-known leader, Leon Degrelle. Includes photos never before published. Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Formation and First Engagements of 5th SS-Sturmbrigade "Wallonien"; Chapter 3: The Cherkassy-Korsun Envelopment; Chapter 4: "Wallonien" in Estonia; Chapter 5: Formation and Development of the 28th Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division "Wallonien"; Chapter 6: Last Battles of the "Wallonien" Division; Chapter 7: Europe in Cherkassy; Chapter 8: Portrait of a "Wallonien" Volunteer; Chapter 9: Cherkassy Breakout Figures; Bibliography. 58 photos; 4 maps; 4 illustrations; Cover art by Ramiro Bujeiro.