The Combat History Of German Tiger Tank Battalion 503 In World War Ii
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The Combat History Of German Tiger Tank Battalion 503 In World War Ii
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Author : Franz-Wilhelm Lochmann
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2021-03-01
The Combat History Of German Tiger Tank Battalion 503 In World War Ii written by Franz-Wilhelm Lochmann and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-01 with History categories.
This book tells—with firsthand accounts as well as numerous, never-before-seen photographs—the combat history of German Tiger Tank Battalion 503, the senior Tiger battalion of the German Army, equipped with both the Tiger I and the King Tiger. The unit saw action in the attempted relief of Stalingrad, the tremendous tank engagements at Kursk, and the bitter fighting to relieve German units encircled at the Tscherkassy Pocket. It then defended against the Allies in Normandy in 1944, and ended the war with desperate fighting in Hungary and Austria.
The Combat History Of Schwere Panzer Abteilung 503
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Author : Franz-Wilhelm Lochmann
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
The Combat History Of Schwere Panzer Abteilung 503 written by Franz-Wilhelm Lochmann and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
Swinging The Sledgehammer The Combat Effectiveness Of German Heavy Tank Battalions In World War Ii
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Author : Major Christopher W. Wilbeck
language : en
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Release Date : 2014-08-15
Swinging The Sledgehammer The Combat Effectiveness Of German Heavy Tank Battalions In World War Ii written by Major Christopher W. Wilbeck and has been published by Pickle Partners Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-15 with History categories.
This thesis is a historical analysis of the combat effectiveness of the German schwere Panzer-Abteilung or Heavy Tank Battalions during World War II. During the course of World War II, the German Army developed heavy tank battalions to fulfill the concept of breaking through enemy defenses so faster, lighter mechanized forces could exploit the rupture. These heavy tank battalions had several different tables of organization, but were always centered around either the Tiger or the Tiger II tank. They fought in virtually every theater of Europe against every enemy of Germany. Ultimately, the German military created eleven Army and three Waffen-SS heavy tank battalions. Of the Army battalions, the German command fielded ten as independent battalions, which were allocated to Army Groups as needed. The German Army assigned the last heavy tank battalion as an organic unit of the elite Panzer Grenadier Division Grossdeutschland. The Waffen-SS allocated all of their battalions to a different Waffen-SS Corps. Because these units were not fielded until late in 1942, they did not participate in Germany’s major offensive operations that dominated the early part of World War II. Germany’s strategic situation after mid-1943 forced their military onto the defensive. Consequently, there are very few instances when heavy tank battalions attacked as a breakthrough force. During the latter part of the war, they were used in many different ways to provide defensive assistance along very wide frontages. This study assesses the German heavy tank battalions as generally effective, primarily because of the high kill ratio they achieved. However, based upon observations from a wide variety of examples, this study also outlines several areas where changes may have increased their effectiveness.
Tigers In Combat
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Author : Wolfgang Schneider
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2020-05-01
Tigers In Combat written by Wolfgang Schneider and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-01 with History categories.
Scores of unique photos of Tiger tanks Intricate and richly colored drawings, with special focus on markings and insignia Accompanying text lists units' combat strengths, equipment, commanders, and engagements By the end of World War II, the dreaded Tiger tank had achieved mythical, almost mystical status. In this much-sought-after volume on the Wehrmacht's numbered Tiger units, Wolfgang Schneider tells--in pictures--the story of these renowned tanks. Hundreds of photos depict Tigers in all situations and terrain, and a section of painstakingly detailed drawings brings the tanks to life in the metallic grays, snow whites, desert tans, and forest greens and browns that colored them. Modelers and buffs alike will delight in this impressive collection.
German Heavy Fighting Vehicles Of The Second World War
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Author : Kenneth W. Estes
language : en
Publisher: Fonthill Media
Release Date : 2018-04-17
German Heavy Fighting Vehicles Of The Second World War written by Kenneth W. Estes and has been published by Fonthill Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-17 with History categories.
The German army faced tanks of superior size, armor and firepower from the outset of World War II. Although their Panzerwaffen handled the Polish campaign, war with France meant confronting superior heavy and medium tanks like the Char B and Somua, with 47 mm high velocity cannon that penetrated German tank armor with ease. French infantry disposed of effective antitank weapons and a portion of their 75 mm field guns were detailed as antitank guns. Even greater challenges emerged with the Russo-German War, for the Germans had no initial answer to the KV-1 heavy tank and T-34 medium. The successive technical shocks of superior tanks introduced by each side produced a gun-armor race that continued in some manner even after the war's end. The Germans placed a premium on technological quality and superiority over mass production, for which their industry (and, arguably, their regime) remained rather unsuited. Not satisfied with the advantage they obtained with the Tiger and Panther series tanks, the army leadership and Adolf Hitler himself pushed for larger and more powerful tanks than had ever been built.
Tiger I And Tiger Ii
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Author : Anthony Tucker-Jones
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2013-07-17
Tiger I And Tiger Ii written by Anthony Tucker-Jones and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-17 with History categories.
The German Tiger I and Tiger II (known to the Allies as the 'King Tiger' or 'Royal Tiger') were the most famous and formidable heavy tanks of the Second World War. In their day their awesome reputation inspired such apprehension among Allied soldiers that the weaknesses of these brilliant but flawed designs tended to be overlooked. Anthony Tucker-Jones, in this illustrated history, tells the story of their conception and development and reconsiders their operational history, and he dispels the legends and misunderstandings that have grown up around them.??The Tigers were over-engineered, required raw materials that were in short supply, were time-consuming to manufacture and difficult to recover from the battlefield. Only around 1,300 of the Tiger I and fewer than 500 of the Tiger II were produced, so they were never going to make anything more than a local impact on the outcome of the fighting. Yet the myth of the Tigers, with their 88mm guns, thick armour and brutal profiles, has grown over time to the extent that they are regarded as the deadliest tanks of the Second World War.??Anthony Tucker-Jones's expert account of these remarkable fighting vehicles is accompanied by a series of colour plates showing the main variants of the designs and the common ancillary equipment and unit markings.??Anthony Tucker-Jones is a prolific writer on the history of fighting vehicles and armoured warfare. He has also written extensively on military affairs and terrorism. After a career in the intelligence community, he became a freelance defence writer and military historian. His most recent books are Armoured Warfare on the Eastern Front, Armoured Warfare in the North African Campaign, Armoured Warfare in the Battle for Normandy, The Kalashnikov in Combat and The Soviet-Afghan War.
Tiger Tank Battalions In World War Ii
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Author : George Forty
language : en
Publisher:
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Tiger Tank Battalions In World War Ii written by George Forty and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Sledgehammers
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Author : Christopher W. Wilbeck
language : en
Publisher: Aberjona Press
Release Date : 2004
Sledgehammers written by Christopher W. Wilbeck and has been published by Aberjona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
"Although much is available about Tiger tanks' technical details and some of the most famous soldiers and units that employed them, until now, there has been little concerning the organization and tactical use of heavy tank battalions across the theaters in which they were employed. [Wilbeck] provides an in-depth look at heavy tank battalions' organizations and tactics, including the tactical doctrine by which these elite units were supposed to fight and case studies to illustrate how they were actually employed on the battlefield"--Page 4 of cover.
Tiger Tank
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Author : Marcus Cowper
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2016-03-24
Tiger Tank written by Marcus Cowper and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-24 with History categories.
The most famous tank of World War II, the Tiger was a monster of a machine that dominated the battlefields of Europe and beyond. Originally conceived in response to the German Army's experience fighting British tanks in western Europe and North Africa, the Tiger cemented its reputation of near invincibility during the savage battles of the Eastern Front. This is a complete illustrated guide to one of the world's most famous fighting vehicles, exploring its history, its strengths and weaknesses and its combat performance as it duelled against the best the Allies had to give. Drawing on a wealth of research, detailed illustrations and contemporary photographs, this book reveals how this remarkable tank became an icon of military history.
Tiger
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Author : David Fletcher
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Tiger written by David Fletcher and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with categories.