Who Was the Strongest Among the Four Elite Divisions of the Nazi Waffen-SS During World War II?

Jerry Wang
4 min readApr 30, 2024

A Review of the Four Ace Divisions of Nazi Germany in World War II

1. The “Adolf Hitler” SS Armored Division (LSSAH)

This division, initially perceived as merely ceremonial, performed surprisingly well in combat.

During the Blitzkrieg in Poland, it launched its attack from the south, sweeping through and successfully capturing Warsaw by the end of September.

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Jerry Wang

Since I was young, I have always enjoyed reading biographies of historical figures, especially those about World War II, including documentaries and novels.