The Panzer Legions
The Panzer Legions

Author: Samuel W. Mitcham, Jr.

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 9780811733533

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Hitler's tank divisions were his most lethal weapons during World War II. From success to failure, in victory and defeat, each division played a role in Hitler's campaign against the Allies. Examines vehicles, armor quality, manpower, and leadership and includes a comprehensive index of individuals, units, battles, and campaigns First guide to chronicle the history of each division from its inception to its destruction Includes a career sketch of every panzer divisional commander

Essential Tank Identification Guide
Essential Tank Identification Guide

Author: Jorge Rosado

Publisher:

Published: 2005-07-01

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781904687542

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Illustrated with detailed artworks of German tanks and their markings with exhaustive captions and specifications, The Essential Tank Identification Guide: Wehrmacht Panzer Divisions 1939-45 is the definitive study of the equipment and organization of the Wehrmacht's 28 fullstrength armored divisions. Organized chronologically by division and formation date, the book offers a complete guide to the Panzerwaffe, from the establishment of the 1st Panzer Division in 1935, to the hasty formation of the 130th Panzer (Lehr) Division in early 1944. The book describes in depth the various models of tank in German service during the war with each individual armored division, with listings of the unit commanders and any famous tank aces. Each divisional section is further broken down by campaign, accompanied by orders of battle, a brief divisional history of the campaign, and any specific unit markings. With information boxes accompanying the full-color artworks, all drawn to the same scale for easy comparison, The Essential Tank Identification Guide: Wehrmacht Panzer Divisions 1939-45 is an essential reference guide for modelers and enthusiasts with an interest in the armored divisions of the Wehrmacht.

Panzer Divisions
Panzer Divisions

Author: Pier Paolo Battistelli

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2011-03-15

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1846037964

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On 22 June 1941 Germany attacked the Soviet Union and her Panzer divisions were to play a major role in this titanic struggle. Although overwhelmed by Soviet numbers, the superior skill and capability of the German Panzer divisions meant that in three months the Germans had advanced deep into Soviet territory. However, after these initial successes the German offensive began to falter, culminating in the disastrous defeat at Kursk. This book describes the organisational history of the Panzer divisions, from the early successes of 1941 through to the introduction of revised Blitzkrieg tactics as the war progressed.

Panzers East and West
Panzers East and West

Author: Dieter Stenger

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-09-01

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0811765903

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Organized and trained during 1943, the 10th SS Panzer Division saw its first action in the spring of 1944 during the relief of an encircled German army on the Eastern Front. Several months later, in response to the Allied invasion at Normandy, the division returned to the West in mid-June 1944. Here the division engaged in a series of armored attacks and counterattacks against British and American forces. The 10th SS briefly held off a few enemy thrusts but gradually had to fall back to Falaise, where the division escaped the Allied encirclement with no tanks and only a fraction of its men. The 10th SS Panzer Division next defended against the Allied parachute assault during Operation Market Garden in September 1944. Depleted and now a division in name only, the 10th SS fought in Alsace before Hitler sent it to the Eastern Front again. There, east of Berlin, the division participated in the final battles to enable the escape of German soldiers and civilians from Soviet captivity.

Panzer-Divisions at War, 1939–1945
Panzer-Divisions at War, 1939–1945

Author: Ian Baxter

Publisher: Casemate Publishers

Published: 2006-11-06

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 178303906X

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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.

Panzer Divisions
Panzer Divisions

Author: Pier Paolo Battistelli

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2013-01-20

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 1472800028

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ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN E-BOOK. On 22 June 1941 Germany attacked the Soviet Union and her Panzer divisions were to play a major role in this titanic struggle. Although overwhelmed by Soviet numbers, the superior skill and capability of the German Panzer divisions meant that in three months the Germans had advanced deep into Soviet territory. However, after these initial successes the German offensive began to falter, culminating in the disastrous defeat at Kursk. This book describes the organisational history of the Panzer divisions, from the early successes of 1941 through to the introduction of revised Blitzkrieg tactics as the war progressed.

Germany's Lightning War
Germany's Lightning War

Author: Tom McGowen

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9780761315117

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Discusses the development and actions of German tank units in World War II, covering specific battles and the changes that tanks brought to warfare in general.

SS Panzer Divisions on the Eastern Front
SS Panzer Divisions on the Eastern Front

Author: Bob Carruthers

Publisher: Casemate Publishers

Published: 2016-05-30

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1473868424

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“This book is chock full of striking photographs taken throughout the war, from the invasion of Poland, to the last battles in Hungary . . . a treasure.” —Western Slope Division This book follows the path of the 1st SS Panzer Division “Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler,” 2nd SS Panzer Division “Das Reich,” 3rd SS Panzer Division “Totenkopf,” and 5th SS Panzer Division “Wiking” from the opening stages of the war and the challenges of Barbarossa, through to the long and bloody retreat to Berlin. This exceptional collection of images captures the titanic struggle endured by these divisions, and the chain of events they set in motion that proved so critical in shaping the face of the Second World War. Featuring rare images, this is the definitive record of SS Panzer Divisions on the Eastern Front, and an essential addition to any enthusiast’s collection.

German Order of Battle
German Order of Battle

Author: Samuel W. Mitcham

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2007-09-10

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 0811745252

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Narrative histories highlighting organization, combat experiences, and casualties of each division. Lists of constituent units and division commanders. Sources for further reading on each division.

The 1st SS Armored Division
The 1st SS Armored Division

Author: Herbert Walther

Publisher: Schiffer Military History

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13:

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Photographs and text chronicle the experiences of the men serving in the Waffen-SS in World War II.