A pictorial history of the armoured vehicles used by the Nazis during
their occupation of North Africa in World War II. The Deutsche
Afrika Korps (best known as simply Afrika Korps) earned a
well-deserved reputation as a superb fighting machine. While this was
founded on the leadership and tactical genius of its legendary
commander Erwin Rommel and the fighting skills of its officers and
men, another vital element was its equipment and armour. This
superbly illustrated Images of War book reveals the full range of
German armored vehicles that saw service in North Africa from 1941 to
mid-1943. As well as the formidable panzers, such as the Tiger and
Panther tanks, there were Sturmartillerie equipments, reconnaissance
vehicles, half-tracks, armored cars, Panzerkampwagens, and
motorcycles. All had their roles to play. While the Allies
ultimately triumphed in North Africa, the combination of German design
and engineering with superb generalship and fighting spirit, very
nearly changed the course of the Second World War in 1942. Military
historians and equipment enthusiasts will find this a fascinating and
authoritative book. “Another great addition to [the Images of
War] series . . . . A must have for anyone with an interest in the
Afrika Korps during World War Two.” —Armorama.com
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781526713803
Publisert
2018
Utgiver
Independent Publishers Group (Chicago Review Press)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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