Steel Bulwark
The Last Years of the German Panzerwaffe on the Eastern Front 1943-45, a Photographic History
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2009
Helion & Company (Verlag)
978-1-906033-40-8 (ISBN)
Helion & Company (Verlag)
978-1-906033-40-8 (ISBN)
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The images in Steel Bulwark reveal the unfolding story of the last desperate years of the German Panzer forces - the Panzerwaffe - which had played a vital role in the military victories of the Nazis between 1939 and 1942. In the remaining years of the war it provided the backbone of Germany`s defence. Although its strength was badly depleted following serious losses at Kursk in the summer weeks of July 1943, the Panzerwaffe remained committed on the battlefield in spite of the titanic struggles which took place. Throughout the last years of the war it demonstrated the German tank soldiers' superior tactical abilities and showed how they carefully utilized all available reserves and resources into building numerous variants that went into production and saw action on the battlefield.
The photos portray how these formidable machines were adapted and up-gunned to face the ever-increasing enemy threat. Even when it was forced to withdraw towards the frontiers of the Reich under the constant hammer blows of enemy ground and air bombardments, it reveals how the Panzerwaffe played a decisive role in trying to stem the rout along the disintegrating front lines. The book is a captivating glimpse of a remarkable band of soldiers, showing the evolution of their tactics and unmatched fighting vehicles.
About the Author
The majority of the images collated by renowned archivist Ian Baxter are drawn from private collections and archives in Germany and Eastern Europe, and are previously unpublished.
The photos portray how these formidable machines were adapted and up-gunned to face the ever-increasing enemy threat. Even when it was forced to withdraw towards the frontiers of the Reich under the constant hammer blows of enemy ground and air bombardments, it reveals how the Panzerwaffe played a decisive role in trying to stem the rout along the disintegrating front lines. The book is a captivating glimpse of a remarkable band of soldiers, showing the evolution of their tactics and unmatched fighting vehicles.
About the Author
The majority of the images collated by renowned archivist Ian Baxter are drawn from private collections and archives in Germany and Eastern Europe, and are previously unpublished.
Ian Baxter is a military historian who specialises in German twentieth century military history. He has written more than twenty books including Into the Abyss: The Last Years of the Waffen-SS, From Retreat to Defeat: The Last Years of the German Army on the Eastern Front, Operation Bagration - the Destruction of Army Group Centre 1944, Poland - The Eighteen Day Victory March, Panzers In North Africa, The Red Army At Stalingrad, and German Guns of the Third Reich, as well as contributing over 100 articles to a range of well-known military periodicals. He currently lives in Essex with Michelle and son Felix.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.10.2009 |
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Zusatzinfo | c 175 b/w photos |
Verlagsort | Solihull |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 222 x 305 mm |
Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Militärfahrzeuge / -flugzeuge / -schiffe |
Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Neuzeit (bis 1918) | |
Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► 1918 bis 1945 | |
Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Militärgeschichte | |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung | |
ISBN-10 | 1-906033-40-4 / 1906033404 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-906033-40-8 / 9781906033408 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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