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Artillery Warfare 1939 1945
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Author : Simon Forty
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2020-11-25
Artillery Warfare 1939 1945 written by Simon Forty and has been published by Pen and Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-25 with History categories.
“From mountain warfare with guns on mules to V2 rockets and everything between makes it well worth a place on anyone’s reference shelf.” —Clash of Steel It is said that artillery won the Second World War for the Allies—that Soviet guns wore down German forces on the Eastern Front, negating their superior tactics and fighting ability, and that the accuracy and intensity of the British and American artillery was a major reason for the success of Allied forces in North Africa from El Alamein, in Italy and Normandy, and played a vital role in the battles of 1944 and 1945. Yet the range of weapons used is often overlooked or taken for granted—which is why this highly illustrated history by Simon and Jonathan Forty is of such value. They stress the importance of artillery on every front and analyze how artillery equipment, training and tactical techniques developed during the conflict. The selection of wartime photographs—many from east European sources—and the extensive quotations from contemporary documents give a graphic impression of how the guns were used on all sides. The photographs emphasize the wide range of pieces employed as field, antiaircraft and antitank artillery without forgetting self-propelled guns, coastal and other heavyweights and the development of rockets. The authors offer a fascinating insight into the weapons that served in the artillery over seventy years ago. “Superbly illustrated, this is testament to the courage and skills of extraordinary men in the execution of their duty. An amazing book.” —Books Monthly
Artillery Warfare 1939 1945
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Author : Simon Forty
language : en
Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
Release Date : 2020-10-30
Artillery Warfare 1939 1945 written by Simon Forty and has been published by Pen & Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-30 with categories.
It is said that artillery won the Second World War for the Allies - that Soviet guns wore down German forces on the Eastern Front, negating their superior tactics and fighting ability, and that the accuracy and intensity of the British and American artillery was a major reason for the success of Allied forces in North Africa from El Alamein, in Italy and Normandy, and played a vital role in the battles of 1944 and 1945. Yet the range of weapons used is often overlooked or taken for granted - which is why this highly illustrated history by Simon and Jonathan Forty is of such value. They stress the importance of artillery on every front and analyse how artillery equipment, training and tactical techniques developed during the conflict.The selection of wartime photographs - many from east European sources - and the extensive quotations from contemporary documents give a graphic impression of how the guns were used on all sides. The photographs emphasize the wide range of pieces employed as field, anti-aircraft and anti-tank artillery without forgetting self-propelled guns, coastal and other heavyweights and the development of rockets. The authors offer a fascinating insight into the weapons that served in the artillery over seventy years ago.
Infantry Warfare 1939 1945
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Author : Simon Forty
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2021-05-12
Infantry Warfare 1939 1945 written by Simon Forty and has been published by Pen and Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-12 with History categories.
The infantry can always be found at the sharp end of the battlefield. You may be able to crush an opponent with armour or artillery, but there’s only one way to take and hold ground and that’s with riflemen – the ‘poor bloody infantry’. And it is the infantrymen of the Second World War – from all sides, Allied and Axis – who are the subject of this highly illustrated history. It uses over 400 wartime photographs plus contemporary documents and other illustrations to show the developments in equipment, training and tactical techniques and to give an insight into the experience of the infantry soldier during the conflict. Although the infantry were critical to the war effort, their contribution is often overshadowed by the more dramatic roles played by soldiers with more specialized skills – like tank crew, paratroopers and special forces. They also suffered devastating casualties, in particular during the last phase of the war in the west when around 20 per cent of an infantry division’s riflemen were likely to die and over 60 per cent could expect to be wounded. So as well as describing how the infantry fought, the authors look at the motivation which kept them fighting in awful conditions and despite brutal setbacks. The result is a thorough, detailed and revealing portrait of infantry warfare over seventy years ago.
Artillery Tactics 1939 1945
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Author : Shelford Bidwell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
Artillery Tactics 1939 1945 written by Shelford Bidwell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Artillery drill and tactics categories.
Infantry Warfare 1939 1945
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Author : Simon Forty
language : en
Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
Release Date : 2021-06-30
Infantry Warfare 1939 1945 written by Simon Forty and has been published by Pen & Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-30 with categories.
The infantry can always be found at the sharp end of the battlefield. You may be able to crush an opponent with armor or artillery, but there's only one way to take and hold ground and that's with riflemen - the 'poor bloody infantry'. And it is the infantrymen of the Second World War - from all sides, Allied and Axis - who are the subject of this highly illustrated history. It uses over 400 wartime photographs plus contemporary documents and other illustrations to show the developments in equipment, training and tactical techniques and to give an insight into the experience of the infantry soldier during the conflict. Although the infantry were critical to the war effort, their contribution is often overshadowed by the more dramatic roles played by soldiers with more specialized skills - like tank crew, paratroopers and special forces. They also suffered devastating casualties, in particular during the last phase of the war in the west when around 20 per cent of an infantry division's riflemen were likely to die and over 60 per cent could expect to be wounded. So as well as describing how the infantry fought, the authors look at the motivation which kept them fighting in awful conditions and despite brutal setbacks. The result is a thorough, detailed and revealing portrait of infantry warfare over seventy years ago.
Tank Warfare 1939 1945
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Author : Simon Forty
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2020-07-19
Tank Warfare 1939 1945 written by Simon Forty and has been published by Pen and Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-19 with History categories.
Packed with archival photos, a fascinating account of armored warfare in WWII—and how tank design and tactics were transformed during the period. On the battlefields of Europe and North Africa during the Second World War, tanks played a key role, and the intense pressure of combat drove forward tank design and tactics at an extraordinary rate. In a few years, on all sides, tank warfare was transformed. This is the dramatic process that Simon and Jonathan Forty chronicle in this heavily illustrated history. They describe the fundamentals of pre-war tank design and compare the theories formulated in the 1930s as to how they should be used in battle. Then they show how the harsh experience of the German blitzkrieg campaigns in Poland, France, and the Soviet Union compelled the Western Allies to reconsider their equipment, organization, and tactics—and how the Germans responded to the Allied challenge. The speed of progress is demonstrated in the selection of over 180 archive photographs which record, as only photographs can, the conditions of war on each battle front. They also give a vivid impression of what armored warfare was like for the tank crews of 75 years ago. “The images in the book are excellent and inspire diorama ideas for modelers.” —IPMS/USA
Heavy Artillery Of Wwii
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Author : Terry Gander
language : en
Publisher: Airlife Publishing
Release Date : 2004
Heavy Artillery Of Wwii written by Terry Gander and has been published by Airlife Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Artillery categories.
During World War II heavy artillery remained as important as it had ever been, being the one weapon that could completely dominate any battlefield, even after the introduction of the tank into warfare on a significant scale. Although the definition of heavy artillery varied from user to user, it could reach far into rear areas to disrupt supply routes and depots, and destroy the strongest fortifications and field works. The towed heavy artillery weapons involved between 1939 and 1945 were many and various, ranging from the antique to the latest state of the art. All are described here, grouped under nationality and with their development and distribution backgrounds. Each weapon is provided with a descriptive text, specifications and is illustrated.
German Artillery At War
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Author : Amber Books
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-03-15
German Artillery At War written by Amber Books and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03-15 with categories.
Army Of Steel
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Author : Nigel Cawthorne
language : en
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Release Date : 2017-08-11
Army Of Steel written by Nigel Cawthorne and has been published by Arcturus Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-11 with History categories.
'If the tanks succeed, then victory follows.' General Heinz Guderian, 1937 When Germany attacked Poland on 1 September 1939, nothing like it had ever been seen before. Heralded by the insidious whine of Stuka divebombers, seven divisions of Panzers rolled across the border supported by motorized infantry. While tanks were punching gaping holes through Polish lines and racing on at speed towards Warsaw, fleeing refugees were machine-gunned mercilessly by the Luftwaffe and lines of communication were torn to ribbons as mayhem spread. This was Blitzkrieg (or 'lightning war'), the art of mechanized warfare. After seeing the success of the British tanks in the First World War, the Germans decided that the future of warfare lay in the Panzerkampfwagen, the armoured fighting vehicle, later simply known as the Panzer. Army of Steel: Tank Warfare 1939-45 explores the development of the Panzer concept, and the building and deployment of the Corps through the eyes of those who fought in it, and of those who fought against it. It tells the story of the singular breed of men who formed the spearhead of the world's most ruthless and efficient military machine, and how they ultimately came to be defeated.
Germany S Guns 1939 1945
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Author : Terry Gander
language : en
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Release Date : 1998
Germany S Guns 1939 1945 written by Terry Gander and has been published by Crowood Press (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
This is a study of the artillery weapons available for the German Army between 1939 and 1945, the new designs and their problems of manufacture, and the widespread use of captured material and occupied factories. Topics covered include all types of artillery including field and heavy artillery, coastal guns and anti-aircraft guns. The Battle of France, Operation Barbarossa, Siege of Sebastopol and Battle for Berlin are described.