Panzer Wedge
The German 3rd Panzer Division and the Summer of Victory in the East
Published on 1. December 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-8117-1082-4 (ISBN)
Description
By the end of 1941, having suffered significant setbacks in its offensive to take Moscow, the German Army and its armoured forces began to lose their aura of invincibility, both to the Allies and the German home front. This book, part of the Third Reich's attempt to bolster morale, showcases the actions of the 3rd Panzer Division. The division performed well in the early phases of Operation Barbarossa but experienced grave hardship in the drive on Moscow.
Written by war correspondents who watched the battles unfold firsthand, Panzer Wedge has a unique"you-are-there" perspective that captures the heady spirit of the offensive's beginning as well as the dogged fighting that brought it to a halt. The book will appeal to anyone who enjoys accounts of World War II combat, especially tank warfare, and to historians researching how the war effort was reported on the German home front. It offers significant insight into the conflict that has so long captured the imagination of history enthusiasts everywhere.
About the Author
Lt. Fritz Lucke served with the German Army during World War II.
Robert Edwards, a retired U.S. Army armour officer, has taught at West Point. He lives in Navarre, Florida.
Michael Olive has been researching military history for decades, with a focus on tanks and aircraft. He lives in British Columbia.
Written by war correspondents who watched the battles unfold firsthand, Panzer Wedge has a unique"you-are-there" perspective that captures the heady spirit of the offensive's beginning as well as the dogged fighting that brought it to a halt. The book will appeal to anyone who enjoys accounts of World War II combat, especially tank warfare, and to historians researching how the war effort was reported on the German home front. It offers significant insight into the conflict that has so long captured the imagination of history enthusiasts everywhere.
About the Author
Lt. Fritz Lucke served with the German Army during World War II.
Robert Edwards, a retired U.S. Army armour officer, has taught at West Point. He lives in Navarre, Florida.
Michael Olive has been researching military history for decades, with a focus on tanks and aircraft. He lives in British Columbia.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Mechanicsburg
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
101
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
345 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8117-1082-4 (9780811710824)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Fritz Lucke | Robert J. Edwards | Michael Olive
Panzer Wedge
E-Book
12/2012
1st Edition
Stackpole Books
€11.86
Available for download
Persons
Michael Olive has been researching military history for decades, with a focus on tanks and aircraft. He lives in British Columbia. Robert Edwards, a retired U.S. Army armour officer, has taught at West Point. He lives in Navarre, Florida.