Description

In World War II (1939-1945), the Panzer crews spearheaded every major campaign or battle from the invasions of Poland and France to the last great counter-offensive in the Ardennes. Germany's Panzer crews fought on every front and along the way earned a formidable reputation for élan in attack and steadfastness in defence. This book charts the recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experience of a typical World War II German tank crewman, serving on various fronts - from the scorching heat of the Western Desert to the frozen tundra of the Eastern Front. It features many unpublished photographs from both private collectors and Panzer veterans themselves.

Table of Contents

Introduction · Chronology · Recruitment · Training ·Appearance. Active Service · Motivation and Morale . Divisional Organisation and Tactical Deployment . Bibliography · Museums and collections · Glossary · Colour Plate Commentary · Index

Product details

Published Apr 25 2002
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781841763286
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 51 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Warrior
Short code WAR 46
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Gordon Williamson

Gordon Williamson is a retired civil servant who s…

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Velimir Vuksic

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