
German Infantry in World War II
Chris Bishop(Author)
Amber Books (Publisher)
Published on 15. May 2008
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-1-905704-85-9 (ISBN)
Description
The infantry divisions made up the bulk of the German Werhmacht forces during World War II, providing the essential critical mass needed to overwhelm the enemy on the battlefield. More than just traditional foot-sloggers, the infantry arm of the Werhmacht included paratroop, mountain, light and grenadier units, each with specialist skills and functions. Broken down by campaign and key battles within each theatre of war, German Infantry in World War II illustrates the strengths and organisational structures of the Third Reich's infantry forces, building into a detailed compendium of information. Full-colour order of battle tree diagrams at army and army group level help the reader speedily understand how and where the infantry divisions were employed. Quick reference tables provide divisional strengths while profile diagrams show typical numbers of personnel at company and platoon levels. With extensive organisational diagrams and full-colour campaign maps showing the disposition of units, German Infantry in World War II is the ultimate easy-to-use guide to the German infantry forces.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Amber Books Ltd
Target group
Interest Age: From 16 to 99 years
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Illustrations
Index; Charts; Figures; Diagrams; Halftones, color; Halftones, black and white; Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 195 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-905704-85-9 (9781905704859)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Chris Bishop worked in publishing for many years and wrote a great number of military history and aviation titles. He died in 2008.
Content
Introduction
A brief introduction to the history of the infantry forces in the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS and an explanation of the terms and diagrams used throughout the book.
1. German Infantry before World War II
The infantry forces on 1 Sept 1939.
2. Poland: 1939
3. Denmark and Norway: 1940
4. France and the Low Countries: 1940
5. The Balkans and Crete: 1941-45
6. North Africa: 1941-43
7. The Eastern Front: 1941-45
8. Sicily and Italy: 1943-45
9. Normandy, France and the Low Countries: 1944
10. Defence of the Reich: 1945
List of Abbreviations
Index
A brief introduction to the history of the infantry forces in the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS and an explanation of the terms and diagrams used throughout the book.
1. German Infantry before World War II
The infantry forces on 1 Sept 1939.
2. Poland: 1939
3. Denmark and Norway: 1940
4. France and the Low Countries: 1940
5. The Balkans and Crete: 1941-45
6. North Africa: 1941-43
7. The Eastern Front: 1941-45
8. Sicily and Italy: 1943-45
9. Normandy, France and the Low Countries: 1944
10. Defence of the Reich: 1945
List of Abbreviations
Index