Panzergrenadier vs US Armored Infantryman

European Theater of Operations 1944

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Panzergrenadier vs US Armored Infantryman

European Theater of Operations 1944

Description

During World War II, the two preeminent mechanized infantry forces of the conflict, the German Panzergrenadier arm and the U.S. Army's armored infantrymen clashed in France and Belgium after the Normandy landings. These engagements went on to profoundly influence the use of mechanized infantry in the postwar world. Drawing upon a variety of sources, this book focuses on three key encounters between July and December of 1944 including during Operation Cobra and the Battle of the Bulge, and examines the origins, equipment, doctrine, and combat record of both forces.

With specially commissioned full-color artwork and maps, this study casts light on the evolving nature of mechanized warfare at the height of World War II

Table of Contents

Introduction

The opposing sides
Combat 1
Combat 2
Combat 3
Analysis
Aftermath

Bibliography
Index

Product details

Published Jan 24 2017
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 80
ISBN 9781472817075
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 40 b/w; 21 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Combat
Short code CBT 22
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Steven J. Zaloga

Steven J. Zaloga received his BA in History from U…

Illustrator

Johnny Shumate

Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator li…

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