The common German infantryman played a crucial role in the events that led to the outbreak of war, and the burden of duty lay on his shoulders during the opening moves of the conflict, in the invasion of Poland, the conquest of Norway and Denmark, the Low Countries and France. The Wehrmacht was unstoppable in this period, as it defeated almost every country that took the field against it. This volume examines the recruitment, training, weapons and equipment of the German infantryman in the eventful years building up to and including Blitzkrieg. Weaponry, team roles, tactics, training and personal equipment are all covered.
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The German infantryman played a crucial role in the events that led to the outbreak of war, and the burden lay on his shoulders during the opening moves of the conflict. This text examines his recruitment, training, weapons and equipment in these years building up to Blitzkrieg.
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Introduction; Chronology; Enlistment; Training; Appearance and equipment; Everyday life; Experience of battle; Colour plate commentary; Museums; Collecting; Re-enactment; Index

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781841764627
Publisert
2002-10-16
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Osprey Publishing
Vekt
252 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Dybde
7 mm
Aldersnivå
G, UU, P, 01, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
64

Forfatter
Illustratør

Om bidragsyterne

David Westwood has been interested in the armed forces of the Wehrmacht for as long as he can recall. He has previously researched orders of battle on the German army of World War II, and has written a title on Kriegsmarine submarines. He is currently working on an illustrated cartographic guide to the army's campaigns on the Eastern Front. He is married and lives in Derbyshire, UK, where he pursues his passion for fly-fishing. Adam Hook studied graphic design at art college and began his illustrating career in 1983. He has worked with a variety of educational publishers covering various subjects within the fields of history and natural history. For Osprey he has illustrated numerous Campaign and Warrior titles. Adam lives and works in Sussex, UK.