German Tanks in Normandy 1944: The Panzer, Sturmgesch?tz and Panzerj?ger forces

Description: German Tanks in Normandy 1944 by Steven J. Zaloga, Felipe Rodríguez A new study of the German Panzer forces that stood between the Allies D-Day beachhead and victory in World War II - how they compared, how they were organized, and how they fought. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A new study of the German Panzer forces that stood between the Allies D-Day beachhead and victory in World War II – how they compared, how they were organized, and how they fought.The German tank forces in Normandy in June–August 1944 had the advantage of fighting on the defensive side, as well as comprising of some of the most powerful and advanced tanks used by any side in the war. Yet success in tank warfare depends on many things beyond technological superiority. This book describes the types of tanks, tank destroyers and assault guns used by the Panzer units in Normandy, how they fought on the Normandy battlefield, and why they were overwhelmed by the advancing Allies. It discusses the organization and equipment of the units, providing thumbnail sketches of basic organization and doctrine as well as statistical data on the types and categories of AFVs in German service. Author Biography Steven J. Zaloga received his BA in History from Union College and his MA from Columbia University. He has worked as an analyst in the aerospace industry for over three decades, covering missile systems and the international arms trade, and has served with the Institute for Defense Analyses, a federal think tank. He is the author of numerous books on military technology and military history, with an accent on the US Army in World War II as well as Russia and the former Soviet Union. He currently lives in Maryland.Felipe Rodríguez Náñez (aka Felipe Rodna) was born in 1976, and lives with his wife and two sons in Salamanca, Spain, where he works as an architect and computer graphics artist. He combines his experience in CG art and his passion for modelling in his illustrations, where he looks for a good balance between technical detail and craft. Table of Contents THE TANKS, DOCTRINE, AND ORGANIZATIONOrganizationPanzer operational doctrineSmall-unit Panzer tacticsTECHNICAL FACTORSTHE CAMPAIGNBATTLE ANALYSISFURTHER READINGINDEX Promotional A new study of the German Panzer forces that stood between the Allies D-Day beachhead and victory in World War II – how they compared, how they were organized, and how they fought. Promotional "Headline" A new study of the German Panzer forces that stood between the Allies D-Day beachhead and victory in World War II - how they compared, how they were organized, and how they fought. Feature Detailing how the various tank types in Germanys armoured forces fought together against the invading Allies, this title features the biggest and most exciting German tanks of late World War II - the Tiger, Tiger II, Panther, and Jagd panther. Details ISBN1472843207 Author Felipe Rodríguez Pages 48 Series New Vanguard Language English Year 2021 Illustrator Felipe Rodríguez ISBN-10 1472843207 ISBN-13 9781472843203 Format Paperback Series Number 298 Short Title German Tanks in Normandy 1944 Imprint Osprey Publishing Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2021-08-19 UK Release Date 2021-08-19 NZ Release Date 2021-08-19 Illustrations Illustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8pp of colour illustrations Birth 1764 Death 1847 Affiliation Professor of Politics, Oxford University Position Illustrator Qualifications Ph.D. Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Subtitle The Panzer, SturmgeschÜtz and Panzerjäger forces that faced the D-Day invasion DEWEY 940.541343 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-02-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132942189;

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