Sturmartillerie

Author : Norbert Számvéber
Publisher : Peko Publishing
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9786155583056

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Illustrated History of the Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 202 by Norbert Számvéber Pdf

The Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 202 was one of the most successful German assault gun units in the Second World War. It had been deployed exclusively on the Eastern Front against the Red Army between 1941 and 1945. The StuGs of this unit were very effective AFVs on the battlefield in the role of heavy weapons for infantry fire support and also as mobile antitank firepower. Dr. Norbert Számvéber, author of Waffen-SS Armour in Normandy and Days of Battle, presents a detailed combat history of this unit, primarily based on archival sources. The book includes a significant number of rare photographs and several maps.

Author : Bob Carruthers
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781781592182

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Stürmgeschutze by Bob Carruthers Pdf

The Sturmgeschütz rumbling forward into action is one of the iconic images of World War II. As mobile assault guns, the StuGs were essentially designed as infantry support weapons, but they also proved themselves as highly effective tank destroyers.??Written by Emmy Award winning author Bob Carruthers this fascinating study encompasses the design, development and combat history of the StuG II and IV.??Drawing on a variety of rare primary sources and photographs this outstanding study explains the role of the StuG in context and examines the combat records of the StuG aces such as Franz von Malachowski, and Knight's Cross holder Oberwachtmeister Hugo Primozic of Stug.Abt.667. Indispensable reading for anyone with an interest in armoured warfare.??This book is part of the 'Hitler's War Machine' series, a new military history range compiled and edited by Emmy Award winning author and historian Bob Carruthers. The series draws on primary sources and contemporary documents to provide a new insight into the true nature of Hitler's Wehrmacht.

Author : Thomas Anderson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472817532

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Sturmgeschütz by Thomas Anderson Pdf

First established in 1940, the Sturmgeschütz assault guns were purpose-built vehicles intended to support the infantry during the phase of attack and breakthrough of enemy positions. During the eastern campaign the Sturmgeschütz proved to be potent tanks destroyers, able to reliably defeat even T-34 and KV heavy tanks. Cheaper and quicker to produce than the German Panzers, it was deployed widely and with great success forming an integral part of armoured units, particularly in the final desperate days of the war when tank production could not keep up with the needs of the war effort. Drawing on original material from German archives and private collections, and replete with over 200 images, this book tells the thrilling story of the Wehrmacht's unsung workhorse in the final years of World War II.

Author : Franz Kurowski
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Armored vehicles, Military
ISBN : STANFORD:36105024851938

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Sturmgeschütze Vor! by Franz Kurowski Pdf

Author : Nigel Askey
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781304453297

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Operation Barbarossa: the Complete Organisational and Statistical Analysis, and Military Simulation Volume IIA by Nigel Askey Pdf

Operation Barbarossa: Volume IIA concerns the Wehrmacht. All the significant German weapon systems and combat squads used in the campaign are analysed using the quantitative methodology detailed in Volume I, along with the contextual history. An assessment of each weapon system's inherent 'combat power' is provided, as well as attributes such as the relative anti-tank, anti-personnel and anti-aircraft values. Volume IIA then focuses on the detailed Kriegstarkenachweisungen (KStN, or TOE) for German land units (including those in the West), as well as the unit's actual organisation and equipment. All significant units in the German Army (Heer), Waffen SS, Luftwaffe and security forces are included; ranging from the largest panzer divisions, down to small anti-aircraft companies, military-police units, Landesschutzen battalions, and rail-road and construction companies. In all cases the data is presented in detailed tables, using the weapon systems and combat squads previously analysed.

Author : Thomas Anderson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781472811295

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Sturmartillerie by Thomas Anderson Pdf

The Sturmartillerie was a key part of Germany's armoured arsenal throughout World War II. Its armoured assault guns were designed to support the artillery on the battlefield, largely using the purpose-built Sturmgeschütz infantry support gun. This new and exhaustive study details the development and operational history of this innovative force, as well as describing how its role and the tactics it employed changed from the glory years of Blitzkrieg through to the desperate defence of the last years of the war. It also describes the technical development and evolution of the vehicles employed, and includes combat action reports and excerpts from interviews with veterans.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : AK-INTERACTIVE, S.L.
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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ABT724 - STURMGESCHÜTZ EN by Anonim Pdf

This work is a study on the development and organization of Wehrmacht assault cannon units since its creation, in 1940, until the end of World War II. The uniforms and characteristics of the main models of cannon and assault shells are also studied, as well as some of the support vehicles that were part of the material that was delivered to these units. The book contains illustrations and photographs, many of which they had not published so far.

Author : Thomas Houlihan
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780578018492

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Kriegsprache by Thomas Houlihan Pdf

Translated literally as "War Speak," Kriegsprache is a glossary of WWII German military and period specific words, phrases, abbreviations, and Landser slang. Over 7,000 abbreviations and more than 17,500 words and phrases have been collected to aid the student, historian, and researcher in translating and understanding German documents, letters, and reports from WWII.

Author : Norbert Számvéber
Publisher : Helion and Company
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781910294208

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Days of Battle by Norbert Számvéber Pdf

This volume of WWII military studies examines significant yet neglected clashes of German-Hungarian and Soviet armor north of the river Danube. In Days of Battle, Dr. Norbert Számvéber, chief of Hungary's military archives, examines armor combat operations in the southern territory of the historical Upper Hungary (part of Hungary between 1938 and 1945, at the present time now part of Slovakia) in three separate studies. The first is an account of the battle between the Ipoly and Garam rivers during the second half of December 1944, in which the élite Hungarian Division "Szent László" saw action for the first time. The second study examines the fierce tank battle of Komárom, fought between January 6th–22nd of 1945. This was an integral part of the Battle for Budapest, parallel in time with Operation Konrad. The third study describes the combat during the German Operation Südwind in February 1945, as well as the Soviet attack launched in the direction of Bratislava in March 1945. Based on files and documentation from German, Hungarian and Soviet sources, Dr. Számvéber’s authoritative text is supported by photographs and color battle maps.

Author : Dennis Oliver
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781526755872

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Stug III & Stug IV by Dennis Oliver Pdf

A guide that blends the history behind this German World War II tank with resources for military vehicle modeling enthusiasts. In the last years of the Second World War the Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) and Sturmgeschütz IV (StuG IV) played a vital role as assault guns during the German army’s struggle to block the Allied advance on the Western Front. As the Wehrmacht’s tank forces declined, these armored vehicles were thrown into every defensive operation. They are not as well-known as the Tigers and Panthers, but German resistance would have been much weaker without them. They were also among the most frequently encountered German armored vehicles on the battlefields, which is why they are such a fascinating subject for Dennis Oliver in this volume in the TankCraft series He uses archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations to examine the StuG III and StuG IV deployed by the German army and the Waffen-SS during these doomed campaigns. A key section of his book displays available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined providing everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of these historic armored vehicles.

Author : Thomas Anderson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472813473

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Ferdinand and Elefant Tank Destroyer by Thomas Anderson Pdf

This is the story of the largest and statistically most successful tank destroyer of World War II. The Ferdinand was a true behemoth, and although only 91 examples were built, they took a savage toll of Soviet armour in the Battle of Kursk and subsequent operations on the Eastern Front. This study explores the technical development and combat deployment of this remarkable vehicle, from its' origins in the Porsche Tiger Tank through its deployment under the designation 'Ferdinand' in the Citadel offensive, to its modification and redesignation as the 'Elefant' and final use in the desperate Battle of Berlin. Drawing on original archival material from within Germany, private collections and heretofore unpublished photographs this title is an essential illustrated history to one of the most famous armoured vehicles ever built.

Author : Niklas Zetterling
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612008172

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Normandy 1944 by Niklas Zetterling Pdf

A revised and updated single-source reference book accurately detailing the German field forces employed in Normandy in 1944 and their losses. In this book, military historian Dr. Niklas Zetterling provides a sobering analysis of the subject matter and debunks a number of popular myths concerning the Normandy campaign—the effectiveness of Allied air power; the preferential treatment of Waffen-SS formations in comparison to their army counterparts; etc. He supports his text with exhaustive footnoting and provides an organizational chart for most of the formations covered in the book. Also included are numerous organizational diagrams, charts, tables, and graphs. “A valuable reference for anyone seriously interested in the battle for Normandy.” —The NYMAS Review

Author : Thomas Anderson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472841803

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Panzergrenadier by Thomas Anderson Pdf

Throughout history, infantry has been the main attacking force deployed by armies around the world, but positioning substantial infantry forces has always required precious time to assemble the troops to launch an attack or form defensive positions. Transportation of men and their equipment has been a major issue through the ages, and one that was only partly alleviated by the establishment of railway systems in the 19th century and motor vehicles in the early 20th century. With the development of the German Panzerwaffe, military planners realized both the enormous potential of the tank as a breakthrough weapon, but also the issues faced by support units following the attacking force – including the infantry. A tank assault moved rapidly forwards and this required a motorized infantry which could keep pace with the attack and provide all necessary support. This motorized infantry element for a Panzer division was an integral Schützenbrigade (rifle brigade), and it was equipped with a suitable means of transport – the Schützenpanzerwagen (armoured personnel carrier). During Operation Barbarossa, German forces were faced by the Red Army and unforeseen weather conditions. With the onset of the harsh Russian winter the operation failed, and the war in the east entered a new phase. From experience gained from the operation, a new arm of the military was created: the Panzergrenadier. This groundbreaking book describes the development and evolution of the armoured infantry force that accompanied the German Panzers as they crossed the battlefields of Europe, as well as detailing the vehicles and equipment that were developed to support their specialized role.

Author : Mark Bannerman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780964393

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Modelling Panzer Crewmen of the Heer by Mark Bannerman Pdf

A wonderfully detailed and beautifully finished armour model can easily be let down if accompanied by a poorly painted figure. The addition of scale figures helps provide depth, weight and realism to a model yet working with figures continues to be most armour modellers' worst nightmare. This book provides tips and techniques for building, converting and painting World War II German Army Panzer crew figures, in clear step-by-step instructions. Among the topics covered are how to paint different uniforms using enamels and oils; converting and scratch-building figures; painting heads and flesh tones; and weathering clothing.

Author : Major Frank Baldwin,Lieutenant Colonel Will Townend
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750991797

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Gunners in Normandy by Major Frank Baldwin,Lieutenant Colonel Will Townend Pdf

The official account of the Royal Artillery's activities in the Normandy campaign, this volume breaks down the historic achievements of the Regiment, integrating newly published research with a detailed account of their activities, logistics and equipment in the offensive. Gunners in Normandy includes mention of every regiment that served, a Roll of Honour, and a list of the dead by unit. This book presents the definitive record of events, assembled from interviews with veterans, papers and documents from the Firepower Archives, terrain studies, personal memoirs, war diaries and other official documents. Serious students of the battle for Normandy should find this essential reading, with comprehensive coverage of the role of the Royal Artillery, and much material not published anywhere else, including orders of battle, the details of targets engaged by the guns and their effectiveness.