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Panzer Divisions - The Blitzkrieg Years 1939-40

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Battle Orders - World War II - Axis

Last Stocked on 7/31/2019

Product Info

Title
Panzer Divisions - The Blitzkrieg Years 1939-40
Publisher
Category
Author
Pier Battistelli
Publish Year
2007
Pages
96
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x.25"
NKG Part #
2147394187
MFG. Part #
OSPBTO032
Type
Softcover
Series
BTO32

Description

At the outbreak of World War II in September 1939, Germany's armored forces - the Panzerwaffe - were still in their infancy. The restrictions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles meant that German tank production lagged behind its enemies. Initial armor campaigns in Poland were not overly successful and changes were needed before the invasion of France. This book examines the organizational changes, developments in doctrine and tactics and improved command and control that provided the basis for the spectacular success of the Panzer divisions in 1940. Achieving tactical and operational surprise, the Panzer divisions broke through enemy defenses, enveloping a large number of hostile forces at Dunkirk. The legend of the Blitzkrieg was born.