The German 88 Gun in Combat

This book by renowned World War II historian Janusz Piekalkiewicz presents the history of the famous German "88" in its ground combat role - a role it mastered. First used by the Legion Condor in Spain, the 88 was soon recongnized as a superb anti-aircraft weapon. When Rommel turned the 88's on British tanks in North Africa its anti-tank capabilities became legendary. Over 200 action and close-up photographs show the 88 gun throughout its us in the Second World War on all fronts. Janusz Piekalkiewicz (1925-1988) was a world-renowned author on many aspects of World War II history. Over 30 of his books are in print including BMW Motorcycles in World WarII, from Schiffer Military History.

Product details

• Authors: Janusz Piekalkiewicz
• Assisted by: Edward Force (Translation)
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.01.1997
• EAN: 9780887403415
• ISBN: 978-0-88740-341-5
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 208 mm x 274 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 1084 g
• Illustrations: 250+ b/w photos
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration