Panzer divisions at war, 1939 - 1945 rare photographs from wartime archives

"[This book] is a collection of a truly unique record of rare and unpublished photographs that were not taken by professional cameramen, but an amateur soldier with a camera. Their intended use was purely a catalogue of personal experience"--Foreword. Abstract: From the beginning in 1935, this book describes the different elements that went into the Panzer-Divisions. It is a visual account with 270 black-and-white photographs. It covers the main theatres of war (Poland, France, North Africa, Eastern Front and Normandy to Germany). It is complemented with captions. Read more... From the beginning in 1935 this attractive book describes the different elements that went into the Panzer-Divisions. It describes how the Germans carefully built up their assault forces utilizing all available reserves and resources into making an effective fighting machine. It depicts how these awesome formations grew to be used four years later in war, and provides much historical information and facts about the vehicles and its components that fought in all the campaigns of the war from the early victorious Blitzkrieg in Poland and France to the last ditch defense in Germany in 1945. Each chapter features unseen photographs of light tanks, main battle tanks, assault guns, anti-tank destroyers, artillery, reconnaissance units, support vehicles, pioneers with their bridge building platforms and the motorized infantry or Panzergrenadiers. This book is a visual treat for the military enthusiast and collector and a worthy addition to the Images of War series. Pen & Sword - Images of War. Panzer Divisions at War 1939-1945 КНИГИ ;ВОЕННАЯ ИСТОРИЯ Издательство: Pen & Sword (LEO COOPER)Серия: Images of WarАвтор(ы): Ian BaxterЯзык: EnglishГод издания: Количество страниц: ISBN: 1-84415-433-5Формат: pdfРазмер: 133.0 mbRapid1Rapid2Размер: 15.7 mb Rapid 85 Content: Development and training -- Blitzkrieg unleashed, Poland -- Western campaign -- The Balkans -- Barbarossa -- The Afrika Korps -- Battles on the Eastern Front -- Defeat in the West -- The end comes.