Panzer Commanders of the Western Front: German Tank Generals in World War II

by Samuel W. Mitcham Jr.

Overview

Detailed biographies of 5 panzer commanders. Describes what it's like to lead tank units in battle. Includes D-Day, Normandy, the campaign for France, the Battle of the Bulge, and the final battles in Germany.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811749220
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	06/13/2008
Series:	Stackpole Military History Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Samuel W. Mitcham, Jr., is the author of more than twenty books on World War II. He lives in Louisiana.

Table of Contents

List of Maps     vii
Introduction     ix
Baron Hans von Funck     1
Baron Harald von Elverfeldt     59
Erwin Jollasse     81
Baron Heinrich von Luettwitz     113
Fritz Bayerlein     153
Table of Comparative Ranks     195
German Staff Positions in World War II     197
Characteristics of Selected World War II Tanks     199
Notes     201
Bibliography     241
Index     243