Author: Franz Kurowski
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811732029
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 745
Book Description
- Combat stories of eight German infantry soldiers: one paratrooper, two members of the Waffen-SS, and five members of the Wehrmacht - A concluding chapter examines infantry tactics This is an authentic account of German infantry aces, common foot soldiers who were thrust into a blazing maelstrom of bloody horror the world had never seen. On the frozen Russian steppes, under the scorching African desert sun, and in the final desperate battles, they were outnumbered and outgunned and faced impossible odds. Here are the fascinating stories of the men who stared death in the face during some of the most brutal battles ever waged.
Infantry Aces
Author: Franz Kurowski
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811732029
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 745
Book Description
- Combat stories of eight German infantry soldiers: one paratrooper, two members of the Waffen-SS, and five members of the Wehrmacht - A concluding chapter examines infantry tactics This is an authentic account of German infantry aces, common foot soldiers who were thrust into a blazing maelstrom of bloody horror the world had never seen. On the frozen Russian steppes, under the scorching African desert sun, and in the final desperate battles, they were outnumbered and outgunned and faced impossible odds. Here are the fascinating stories of the men who stared death in the face during some of the most brutal battles ever waged.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811732029
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 745
Book Description
- Combat stories of eight German infantry soldiers: one paratrooper, two members of the Waffen-SS, and five members of the Wehrmacht - A concluding chapter examines infantry tactics This is an authentic account of German infantry aces, common foot soldiers who were thrust into a blazing maelstrom of bloody horror the world had never seen. On the frozen Russian steppes, under the scorching African desert sun, and in the final desperate battles, they were outnumbered and outgunned and faced impossible odds. Here are the fascinating stories of the men who stared death in the face during some of the most brutal battles ever waged.
Panzergrenadier Aces
Author: Franz Kurowski
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811743489
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Exciting stories of the infantrymen who supported Germany's tanks. How tanks and infantry cooperated at the small-unit level. First time in English.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811743489
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Exciting stories of the infantrymen who supported Germany's tanks. How tanks and infantry cooperated at the small-unit level. First time in English.
Infantry Aces of the Reich
Infantry Aces of the Reich
Author: Continuum International Publishing Group, Limited
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781850792475
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781850792475
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Infantry Aces of the Reich
Author: Gordon Williamson
Publisher: Arms & Armour
ISBN: 9781854090652
Category : Germany
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
"Bravery on the field of battle has been an aspect of war since conflicts first began. 'Heroism under enemy fire' and 'selfless devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds' are phrases echoed in all armies, since bravery is not dependent upon nationality or cause. The recognition of such acts, however, is more affected by fate, and the infantryman has historically often been passed over in favour of the dashing cavalryman or the ace fighter pilot."--Book Jacket.
Publisher: Arms & Armour
ISBN: 9781854090652
Category : Germany
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
"Bravery on the field of battle has been an aspect of war since conflicts first began. 'Heroism under enemy fire' and 'selfless devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds' are phrases echoed in all armies, since bravery is not dependent upon nationality or cause. The recognition of such acts, however, is more affected by fate, and the infantryman has historically often been passed over in favour of the dashing cavalryman or the ace fighter pilot."--Book Jacket.
The Face of Courage
Author: Florian Berger
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811744906
Category : History
Languages : de
Pages : 626
Book Description
Profiles of the 98 German soldiers--out of millions--who received both the Knight's Cross (for extreme bravery) and the Close-Combat Clasp in Gold (for at least 50 days of hand-to-hand fighting) during World War II.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811744906
Category : History
Languages : de
Pages : 626
Book Description
Profiles of the 98 German soldiers--out of millions--who received both the Knight's Cross (for extreme bravery) and the Close-Combat Clasp in Gold (for at least 50 days of hand-to-hand fighting) during World War II.
Das Afrika Korps
Author: Franz Kurowski
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811740331
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Action-packed history of the Germans in Africa in World War II. One of the most famous military units of all time under one of the best commanders. The early campaigns in the Western Desert, Tobruk, El Alamein, and more.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811740331
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Action-packed history of the Germans in Africa in World War II. One of the most famous military units of all time under one of the best commanders. The early campaigns in the Western Desert, Tobruk, El Alamein, and more.
Panzer Aces
Author: Franz Kurowski
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811731731
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 485
Book Description
With speed, violence, and deadly power, heavily armored tanks spearheaded the German blitzkrieg that stormed across Europe in 1939. In this reprint of the classic book, prolific author Kurowski tells the action-packed stories of six of the most daring and successful officers ever to command these Panzers.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811731731
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 485
Book Description
With speed, violence, and deadly power, heavily armored tanks spearheaded the German blitzkrieg that stormed across Europe in 1939. In this reprint of the classic book, prolific author Kurowski tells the action-packed stories of six of the most daring and successful officers ever to command these Panzers.
Kettenhund!
Author: Gordon Williamson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781553329
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
In almost every army in the world, the military police rank amongst those who are least liked by other soldiers despite the essential duties that they carry out, often being amongst the first in and last out in any theatre of war. In the German armed forces, opinions of the military police were those of fear and distrust, so great were the powers held by these troops. Germany created a plethora of different branches of what were termed 'Ordnungstruppe' ('Troops for Maintaining Order'). Many wore a distinctive metal plate around the neck, leading to their nickname 'Kettenhund' or 'Chain Dogs'. Despite being involved in the brutal treatment of partisans, their skills were so much appreciated by the Allies that on Germany's surrender, Wehrmacht military police units were allowed to remain in post to assist in controlling the vast number of disarmed German troops. Supplemented with previously unpublished photographs, Kettenhund! - The German Military Police in the Second World provides a detailed study of the organisation of these units and the distinctive uniforms and insignia they wore.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781553329
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
In almost every army in the world, the military police rank amongst those who are least liked by other soldiers despite the essential duties that they carry out, often being amongst the first in and last out in any theatre of war. In the German armed forces, opinions of the military police were those of fear and distrust, so great were the powers held by these troops. Germany created a plethora of different branches of what were termed 'Ordnungstruppe' ('Troops for Maintaining Order'). Many wore a distinctive metal plate around the neck, leading to their nickname 'Kettenhund' or 'Chain Dogs'. Despite being involved in the brutal treatment of partisans, their skills were so much appreciated by the Allies that on Germany's surrender, Wehrmacht military police units were allowed to remain in post to assist in controlling the vast number of disarmed German troops. Supplemented with previously unpublished photographs, Kettenhund! - The German Military Police in the Second World provides a detailed study of the organisation of these units and the distinctive uniforms and insignia they wore.
Hitler's Commanders
Author: Samuel W. Mitcham (Jr.)
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442211520
Category : Admirals
Languages : en
Pages : 381
Book Description
Now in an expanded edition that includes biographies of the generals of Stalingrad and a new chapter on the panzer commanders, this book offers rare insight into the men who ran Nazi Germany's war machine. Going beyond common stereotypes, Samuel W. Mitcham and Gene Mueller recount the compelling lives of a varied group of army, navy, Luftwaffe, and SS men. Weaving in dramatic stories of tank commanders, fighter pilots in aerial combat, and U-Boat aces, the authors bring the battlefields of World War II to life.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442211520
Category : Admirals
Languages : en
Pages : 381
Book Description
Now in an expanded edition that includes biographies of the generals of Stalingrad and a new chapter on the panzer commanders, this book offers rare insight into the men who ran Nazi Germany's war machine. Going beyond common stereotypes, Samuel W. Mitcham and Gene Mueller recount the compelling lives of a varied group of army, navy, Luftwaffe, and SS men. Weaving in dramatic stories of tank commanders, fighter pilots in aerial combat, and U-Boat aces, the authors bring the battlefields of World War II to life.