The Iron Fist Division: A combat history of the 17. SS Panzergrenadier Division "Goetz von Berlichingen," 1943-1945

by Antonio J. Muñoz

82 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2002

About the author

Dr. Antonio J. Muñoz is a retired professor of history living in New York City. He joined the United States Marine Corps right after graduating from high school. Muñoz served honorably for four years, two of them with the Fleet Marine Force Atlantic. He obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degree in history from Queens College. Muñoz later attended St. John’s University, where he received a doctorate in history. Before he retired, he taught at St. John’s University and, later, at Farmingdale State College.

Dr. Muñoz has been married for forty-three years and has several grandchildren. His family in Spain hails from the province of Asturias while his wife’s family is from Galicia. He and his family hold dual American and Spanish citizenship.