During World War II, the two pre-eminent mechanized infantry forces of the conflict, the German Panzergrenadier arm and the US Army’s armoured infantrymen, clashed in France and Belgium after the Normandy landings. These engagements went on to profoundly influence the use of mechanized infantry in the post-war world. Drawing upon a variety of sources, this book focuses on three key encounters between July and December 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-colour artwork and maps, this study sheds light on the evolving nature of mechanized warfare at the height of World War II.
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Introduction /The opposing sides /Combat 1 /Combat 2 /Combat 3 /Analysis /Aftermath /Bibliography /Index
In the latter part of World War II, the mechanized infantry of the German and US armies clashed repeatedly in the desperate struggle for Western Europe. Focusing on three key engagements, this highly illustrated study casts light on the evolving nature of mechanized warfare from the hedgerows of Normandy to the forests of the Ardennes.
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The battles fought between US and German mechanized infantry had a strong influence on mechanised tactics in modern armies.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781472817075
Publisert
2017-01-26
Utgiver
Vendor
Osprey Publishing
Vekt
270 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Dybde
8 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
80
Forfatter
Illustratør