Ghost Division : the 11th ""Gespenster"" Panzer Division and the German Armored Force in World War II

Nicknamed the "Ghost Division" because of its speed and habit of turning up where its enemies least expected, the German 11th Panzer Division wreaked havoc in the East and West in World War II, playing a pivotal role in some of the biggest engagements, including Barbarossa, Stalingrad, Kursk, and the Bulge. Detailed reconstruction of the 11th Panzer Division's wartime exploits. Explores the role played by the German Wehrmacht's panzer force during World War II, its tactical prowess, and tenacity of its soldiers. Draws on archival sources as well as interviews and correspondence with veterans. Nicknamed the "Ghost Division" because of its speed and habit of turning up where enemies least expected, the German 11th Panzer Division wreaked havoc during WWII. Through archival sources and interviews with veterans, this book explores the division’s pivotal role in some of the biggest engagements: Barbarossa, Stalingrad, Kursk, and the Bulge. A. Harding Ganz. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 396-401) And Index.