English translation of the military manual that guided the German Army in World War II This book was carried into battle by officers and NCOs and had been classified by the U.S. Army until the year 2000 Topics include command; attack; defense; tanks; chemical warfare; logistics; and more Truppenführung ("unit command") served as the basic manual for the German Army from 1934 until the end of World War II and laid the doctrinal groundwork for blitzkrieg and the early victories of Hitler's armies. Reading it is as close to getting inside the minds behind the Third Reich's war machine as you are likely to get.
#111790 in Books A Harding Ganz 2016-02-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.19 x 1.22 x 8.36l; .0 #File Name: 0811716597416 pagesGhost Division The 11th Gespenster Panzer Division and the German Armored Force in World War II
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book on this formation from start to finishBy Scott BaileyGreat book on this formation from start to finish. Book cover training and each engagement in details with loses and amount of enemy equipment destroyed. Book is easy to follow and read plus lots of pictures to view. Excellent combat formation after suffering a lot of causalities is able to reform and keep engaging in no win situations.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A fantastic detail of German WW2 panzer operations.By PICKLESThis is a monumental work. The detail and research that went into this book is unbelievable. It's a must read for WW2 students dealing with German strategy and tactics.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. and enjoyed every moment of itBy JerryDr Ganz was my college history professor. I took 30 quarter hours off of him; and enjoyed every moment of it.
