Waffen ss soldier 1940 1945

Informationen zum Autor Bruce Quarrie graduated with honours from Cambridge University in 1968 and started work as a journalist with the Financial Times. He wrote his first book, on wargaming, in 1974. Bruce's principal interest was in World War II, and his definitive Encyclopedia of the German Army was even translated and published in German. Bruce passed away on 4 September 2004. Klappentext Probably the most highly motivated and ruthless combatant to take the field in World War 2! the Waffen-SS soldier was the cutting edge of Germany's military might. Aggressive in attack! dogged in defence! his units generally suffered higher casualties than the regular army formations. The apple of the Fuhrer's eye! he was the first to receive the best available equipment and was expected to produce results to match. From the green fields of France to the freezing steppes of Russia and finally to the shattered streets of Berlin this title details the development of the weapons! equipment and tactics of one of history's most formidable soldiers. Zusammenfassung Probably the most highly motivated and ruthless combatant to take the field in World War 2, the Waffen-SS soldier was the cutting edge of Germany's military might. Aggressive in attack, dogged in defence, his units generally suffered higher casualties than the regular army formations. The apple of the Führer's eye, he was the first to receive the best available equipment and was expected to produce results to match. From the green fields of France to the freezing steppes of Russia and finally to the shattered streets of Berlin this title details the development of the weapons, equipment and tactics of one of history's most formidable soldiers. Inhaltsverzeichnis Historical Background · Chronology · Appearance · Equipment · Weapons · Manufacture and Maintenance · Psychology and Training · Tactics · Typical Engagements · Famous Individuals · Logistics · Collecting · Museums and collections...

Product details

• Authors: Bruce Quarrie, Quarrie Bruce, b johnson Quarry
• Assisted by: Jeffrey Burn (Illustration), Burn Jeffrey (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.03.1993
• EAN: 9781855322882
• ISBN: 978-1-85532-288-2
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 185 mm x 248 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Warrior
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; HISTORY / Europe / Germany, European History, Germany, HISTORY / Military / General, Warfare & defence, Second World War, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Modern warfare, Land forces and warfare, History / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / European Theater, HISTORY / Military / Land Forces