The Wehrmacht: The German Army in World War II, 1939-1945

by Tim Ripley

Overview

To see the foreword, the introduction, a generous selection of sample pages, and more, visit the website The Wehrmacht website.

In this unique volume, expert Tim Ripley introduces the reader to the world of the German army, covering in detail concepts such as mobile defense and the formidable Blitzkrieg, and explains why the Wehrmacht was able to fight so long, with such fearsome effectiveness. Also includes 180 color and black and white maps and illustrations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135970413
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/27/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	153 MB
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About the Author

Tim Ripley

Table of Contents

Key to maps Foreword Introduction Part I: Creating the Machine Genesis of the War Machine Blitzkrieg: Myth and Reality Part II: The Years of Attack Honing the Weapon The Campaign in Norway Western Triumph Hitler's Balkan Interlude The North African War The Eastern Front 1941-42 The Eastern Front 1942 Part III: The Nature of the Army Hitler at War High Command Junior Commanders The Rank and File The Army and Nazism Part IV: The Years of Defense Triumph of Improvisation Defense in the East 1943-45 Arming Hitler's Army Partisan War The Army and the Waffen-SS Fighting the Materialschlacht Valor Not Enough The Legacy of Wehrmacht Appendices Early Panzer Divisions Later Panzer Divisions Panzergrenadier Divisions Motorized Infantry Divisions Infantry Divisions Volksgrenadier Divisions Waffen-SS Panzer Divisions Divisional Strengths Tanks Strength of Panzer Divisions German Tank Strengths Anti-Tank Tactics German Ranks Rank Equivalents Casualty Figures Glossary Bibliography Index

Editorial Reviews

"An authoritative and impressive study... This handsomely, lavishly illustrated volume is a comprehensive overview of Hitler's army that demands a niche in every World War II library. It is lucid, literate, and immensely detailed... A rewarding work." — WWII History

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