Author : Franz Kurowski
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 36,86 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0811731731
With speed, violence, and deadly power, heavily armored tanks spearheaded the German blitzkrieg that stormed across Europe in 1939. In this reprint of the classic book, prolific author Kurowski tells the action-packed stories of six of the most daring and successful officers ever to command these Panzers.
Author : Franz Kurowski
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 21,86 MB
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0811769186
With speed, violence, and deadly power, heavily armored tanks spearheaded the German blitzkrieg that stormed across Europe in 1939. Tracks rattling and engines roaring, these lethal machines engaged in some of the fiercest fighting of World War II, from the beaches of Normandy and the Ardennes Forest to the snow-encrusted Eastern Front. In this reprint of the hugely popular book, prolific author Franz Kurowski tells the gritty, action-packed stories of six of the most daring and successful officers ever to command Panzers, including Michael Wittmann, Hans Bolter, Hermann Bix, and others. Timelines mark the milestones of each officer's career.
Author : Franz Kurowski
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 22,9 MB
Release : 2010-06-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0811742369
• Action-packed stories of legendary tank soldiers in combat • You-are-there approach lets readers relive the experiences of German panzer crews • First time in English With the same drama and attention to detail that made Panzer Aces (978-0-8117-3173-7) and Panzer Aces II (978-0-8117-3175-1) such thrilling reads, Franz Kurowski tells the stories of more German armored officers during World War II. Extensively researched, these gripping accounts follow panzer crews into some of the bloodiest engagements of the war, from the deserts of North Africa, the monumental battle of Kursk, and the hedgerows of France to frightening clashes in the black of night on the Eastern Front.
Author : Gary L. Simpson
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 18,34 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
The first comprehensive study of the legendary Panzer commander. Though there have been numerous articles on Wittmann, none have come close to understanding the scope of his life and combat experiences. Wittmann's military exploits stand out from all the rest, as his Sturmgeschutz III and Tiger I crews succeeded in destroying 138 enemy tanks and 132 anti-tank guns and field artillery pieces. Gary Simpson conducted extensive research, travel, and interviews to uncover the tru facts and situations that Michael Wittmann encountered on the battlefields of both the eastern and wetsern fronts.
Author : Otto Carius
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 21,72 MB
Release : 2020-01-17
Category : History
ISBN : 0811769089
WWII began with a metallic roar as the German Blitzkrieg raced across Europe, spearheaded by the most dreaded weapon of the 20th century: the Panzer. No German tank better represents that thundering power than the infamous Tiger, and Otto Carius was one of the most successful commanders to ever take a Tiger into battle, destroying well over 150 enemy tanks during his incredible career.
Author : Franz Kurowski
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 745 pages
File Size : 17,10 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0811732029
- Combat stories of eight German infantry soldiers: one paratrooper, two members of the Waffen-SS, and five members of the Wehrmacht - A concluding chapter examines infantry tactics This is an authentic account of German infantry aces, common foot soldiers who were thrust into a blazing maelstrom of bloody horror the world had never seen. On the frozen Russian steppes, under the scorching African desert sun, and in the final desperate battles, they were outnumbered and outgunned and faced impossible odds. Here are the fascinating stories of the men who stared death in the face during some of the most brutal battles ever waged.
Author : Franz Kurowski
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 26,75 MB
Release : 2010-07-16
Category : History
ISBN : 0811743489
Exciting stories of the infantrymen who supported Germany's tanks. How tanks and infantry cooperated at the small-unit level. First time in English.
Author : Franz Kurowski
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 20,57 MB
Release : 2004-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 0811743306
World War II air war companion to Panzer Aces and Panzer Aces II. In-the-cockpit accounts of aerial dogfights by some of Germany's deadliest pilots ever to take to the skies.
Author : Ronald Smelser
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,85 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 0521833655
Some Americans are receptive to a positive interpretation of German military conduct on the Russian front in World War II.
Author : Jorge Rosado
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 38,46 MB
Release : 2005-07-01
Category : Tanks (Military science)
ISBN : 9781904687542
Illustrated with detailed artworks of German tanks and their markings with exhaustive captions and specifications, The Essential Tank Identification Guide: Wehrmacht Panzer Divisions 1939-45 is the definitive study of the equipment and organization of the Wehrmacht's 28 fullstrength armored divisions. Organized chronologically by division and formation date, the book offers a complete guide to the Panzerwaffe, from the establishment of the 1st Panzer Division in 1935, to the hasty formation of the 130th Panzer (Lehr) Division in early 1944. The book describes in depth the various models of tank in German service during the war with each individual armored division, with listings of the unit commanders and any famous tank aces. Each divisional section is further broken down by campaign, accompanied by orders of battle, a brief divisional history of the campaign, and any specific unit markings. With information boxes accompanying the full-color artworks, all drawn to the same scale for easy comparison, The Essential Tank Identification Guide: Wehrmacht Panzer Divisions 1939-45 is an essential reference guide for modelers and enthusiasts with an interest in the armored divisions of the Wehrmacht.
