The SS troops are traditionally considered the elite of the armed forces of the Third Reich. Despite this, there are many dark spots and unexplored moments in their history. This book is an attempt to lift the veil of mystery and tell the reader in more detail about these moments. The book tells about the combat operations of the SS troops on the Eastern and Western fronts, provides a comparative analysis of the officer corps of the SS troops and provides the most complete information about the number of foreign volunteers in the ranks of the SS troops.