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The German Order of Battle, Vol. 1: Panzers and Artillery in World War II
This reference work details the exact composition of German panzer and artillery forces in World War II and charts the formation and organization of those units throughout that conflict. Based on German military documents and exhaustively researched by a leading expert on military organization, this is a comprehensive directory to a key element of the Wehrmacht and of German military forces.
With an analysis of the evolution of the panzer arm in the 1920s and 1930s, and the conflicting pressures and policies directing that process, this book is an authoritative contribution to our understanding of the forces that played a key role in the Third Reich's drive to conquer Europe.
With an analysis of the evolution of the panzer arm in the 1920s and 1930s, and the conflicting pressures and policies directing that process, this book is an authoritative contribution to our understanding of the forces that played a key role in the Third Reich's drive to conquer Europe.
- GenresWorld War II
528 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 1999
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About the author
George F. Nafziger
113 books12 followersGeorge F. Nafziger is an American writer and editor. He runs the Nafziger Collection, a publishing house specializing in military history.
Nafziger earned his BA and MBA at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, and his PhD From the Union Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio. He has served as Director of the Napoleonic Society of America and the Napoleonic Alliance. Nafziger is a fellow of Le Souvenir Napoléonienne Internationale.
He served in the US Navy for four years and another two decades in the US Navy Reserves. Nafziger did two tours to Vietnam and experienced combat firsthand. In addition, he worked in the State Department's African Contingency Operations Training and Assistance (ACOTA) program, where he trained African officers in peacekeeping operations from 2002 to 2012.
Nafziger earned his BA and MBA at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, and his PhD From the Union Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio. He has served as Director of the Napoleonic Society of America and the Napoleonic Alliance. Nafziger is a fellow of Le Souvenir Napoléonienne Internationale.
He served in the US Navy for four years and another two decades in the US Navy Reserves. Nafziger did two tours to Vietnam and experienced combat firsthand. In addition, he worked in the State Department's African Contingency Operations Training and Assistance (ACOTA) program, where he trained African officers in peacekeeping operations from 2002 to 2012.
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March 11, 2015
I'm not going to add a huge review here for this, because none is necessary. The book is exactly what the title says it is, and Nafziger has put together an excellent one. A perfect research tome for my many historical projects, I expect this book to be referenced many times. This book should be in your library if you have interests in WW2 German forces.
The single star off comes from a lack of details on unit operations which could have made this a perfect book, and some missing specialized independent units that really should have been included in this volume. Minor dings, and does not in any way detract from the fine quality of the book. The book was written with the assumption that the reader is well versed in the deployment of the units, and has a strong working knowledge of equipment.
This is not for the feint of heart, and is pretty meaty reading. It is also probably the best book on the topic, so you won't be wasting your time. Enjoy!
The single star off comes from a lack of details on unit operations which could have made this a perfect book, and some missing specialized independent units that really should have been included in this volume. Minor dings, and does not in any way detract from the fine quality of the book. The book was written with the assumption that the reader is well versed in the deployment of the units, and has a strong working knowledge of equipment.
This is not for the feint of heart, and is pretty meaty reading. It is also probably the best book on the topic, so you won't be wasting your time. Enjoy!
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