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German Tanks in Normandy 1944
The Panzer, Sturmgeschütz and Panzerjäger forces that faced the D-Day invasion
German Tanks in Normandy 1944
The Panzer, Sturmgeschütz and Panzerjäger forces that faced the D-Day invasion
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A new study of the German Panzer forces that stood between the Allies' D-Day beachhead and victory in World War II – how they compared, how they were organized, and how they fought.
The German tank forces in Normandy in June–August 1944 had the advantage of fighting on the defensive side, as well as comprising of some of the most powerful and advanced tanks used by any side in the war. Yet success in tank warfare depends on many things beyond technological superiority. This book describes the types of tanks, tank destroyers and assault guns used by the Panzer units in Normandy, how they fought on the Normandy battlefield, and why they were overwhelmed by the advancing Allies. It discusses the organization and equipment of the units, providing thumbnail sketches of basic organization and doctrine as well as statistical data on the types and categories of AFVs in German service.
Table of Contents
Organization
Panzer operational doctrine
Small-unit Panzer tactics
TECHNICAL FACTORS
THE CAMPAIGN
BATTLE ANALYSIS
FURTHER READING
INDEX
Product details
Published | 19 Aug 2021 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 48 |
ISBN | 9781472843203 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | Illustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8pp of colour illustrations |
Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
Series | New Vanguard |
Short code | NVG 298 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |

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