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Waffen-SS Armour in Normandy

Norbert Számvéber
Waffen SS Armour in Normandy Book PDF

Author : Norbert Számvéber
Publisher : Helion and Company
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781907677243

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Waffen-SS Armour in Normandy by Norbert Számvéber Pdf

Waffen-SS Armour in Normandy presents the combat history of SS-Panzer Regiment 12 and SS-Panzerjäger Abteilung 12 in the Battle for France from June to the end of August 1944 based on transcriptions of their original unit war diaries from the Military History Archives in Prague. Both armored units belonged to the 12.SS-Panzer Division Hitlerjugend. SS-Panzer Regiment 12 was fully equipped with Panzer IV and Panther tanks. The main AFV of SS-Panzerjäger Abteilung 12 was the Jagdpanzer IV L/48 tank destroyer. The structure of the volume is partly source publication (documents of SS-Panzer Regiment 12) and partly study (the deployment of SS-Panzerjäger Abteilung 12). The text was written and footnoted by the author based upon original wartime files in Prague that have remained almost unknown. The book starts with the story of the units' establishment and training in 1943/1944, including, for example, the shipments of equipment, orders of battle and tactical numbers of the tanks. After this introduction, a highly detailed daily chronology of the combat actions is provided, from 12.SS-Panzer Division traveling to the Caen sector to Operation Totalize and the withdrawal to the Seine River. Documents from SS-Panzer Regiment 12 presented in the book include the following: combat reports, list of knocked-out enemy tanks, German personnel and tank losses, combat orders, summary of acquired combat experiences and others. This is an impressive look at tactical-level events and command decisions, highlighting the armored combat tactics that were able to stop Montgomery's Army Group from breaking through the German lines near Caen for two months. The study includes a number of detailed maps and excellent photos. In addition, the book has benefited from the contribution of rare information, photographs and documents from the archive of noted Waffen-SS historian Mark C. Yerger.

Armor Battles of the Waffen-SS

Will Fey
Armor Battles of the Waffen SS Book PDF

Author : Will Fey
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780811769174

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Armor Battles of the Waffen-SS by Will Fey Pdf

The Waffen-SS were considered the elite of the German armed forces in the Second World War and were involved in almost continuous combat. From the sweeping tank battle of Kursk on the Russian front to the bitter fighting among the hedgerows of Normandy and the last great offensive in the Ardennes, forever immortalized in history as the Battle of the Bulge, these men and their tanks made history.

German Armor in Normandy

Yves Buffetaut
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Author : Yves Buffetaut
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612006444

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German Armor in Normandy by Yves Buffetaut Pdf

Throughout the Second World War, a shift occurred in the composition of the large armored units of armies which lead to an increase in the power of their tanks in particular. The Germans were no exception. Many of its recently formed Panzer divisions, from the 12th SS-Panzerdivision Hitlerjugend to the 2nd SS-Panzerdivision Das Reich, were thrust into the effort to repel the Allies from June to August 1944 in Normandy. Within just ten weeks they would be defeated. This volume of Casemate Illustrated starts by exploring the initial struggle to gain control of Caen after the Allies had landed on the beaches of Normandy which resulted in the ferocious German Tiger tanks destroying the 7th Armored Division, with British losses totaling twenty-seven tanks. The subsequent strategies the commanders devised for the Panzer tanks during Operations Goodwood and Cobra were not so successful, ultimately ending in disaster for the Germans as the Allies broke through the German line by the end of July. With over 100 photos, diagrams showing the composition of German armored divisions, and color profiles of tanks and other armored vehicles, this is a detailed examination of the German armored forces in Normandy in 1944, focusing on the organization of the 10 Panzer divisions that took part, the vehicles they relied on and the battles they fought in and why ultimately their combined strength was not enough.

The Waffen-SS in Normandy

Yves Buffetaut
The Waffen SS in Normandy Book PDF

Author : Yves Buffetaut
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612006420

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The Waffen-SS in Normandy by Yves Buffetaut Pdf

An examination of how the Waffen-SS fared in Normandy in June 1944 and whether they deserve their reputation of being the ultimate fighting soldiers. One of the greatest paradoxes of the Battle of Normandy is that the German divisions found it much harder to reach the front line than the Allies, who had to cross the sea and then deploy in a cramped bridgehead until the American breakthrough of late July 1944. The Waffen-SS were no better off than the Heer units and German high command never quite got on top of operations, as the divisions were thrown into the melee one by one. During the month of June 1944, the Panzer divisions present succeeded in containing the Allies in a small bridgehead. In July, the arrival of more SS divisions should have finally allowed the Germans to counterattack decisively. This was not the reality. The Allies had also strengthened in number and kept the blows coming, one after another. Each SS-Panzer division had a different experience of the fighting in July. This Casemate Illustrated looks at the divisions one by one throughout Operations Goodwood and Cobra which saw large tank battles and the collapse of the German front in Normandy. It includes over 100 photographs, alongside biographies of the commanders and color profiles of trucks and tanks which played a key role in operations as the Americans succeeded in breaking through the German line of defense. “A superb series.” —Miniature Wargames

The Waffen-SS in Normandy

Yves Buffetaut
The Waffen SS in Normandy Book PDF

Author : Yves Buffetaut
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612006062

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The Waffen-SS in Normandy by Yves Buffetaut Pdf

The actions of Germany’s armed SS force during D-Day in the series that’s “a welcome addition . . . targeted at the general World War II enthusiast” (Globe at War). For many, the Waffen-SS soldier represents the archetype of the combatant, if not the warrior: well-armed, well-trained, possessing intelligence in combat, imbued with political and ideological fanaticism, he is an elite soldier par excellence, even if a lack of scruples casts a long shadow. However, is this picture true? In the case of the Battle of Normandy, opinions diverged, not only among today’s historians, but also amongst the German generals at the time. In all, the Waffen-SS fielded six divisions during the Battle of Normandy, as well as two heavy battalions of Tiger tanks. But they were by no means a single homogenous entity, for with the exception of II SS-Panzerkorps, the divisions arrived at the front one after another and were immediately thrown into battle. This volume in the Casemate Illustrated series examines the Waffen-SS in Normandy during the fierce fighting of June 1944, when they struggled to hold back the Allied advance on Caen, though the picture was by no means one-sided. Extensively illustrated with photographs, tank profiles, and maps, and accompanied by biographies of key personnel and explanatory text boxes, this volume gives a clear and accessible account of events, challenging some popular perceptions along the way.

Surrender Invites Death

John A. English
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Author : John A. English
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-09
Category : History
ISBN : 081174437X

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Surrender Invites Death by John A. English Pdf

What it was like to fight Hitler's ideological troops in Normandy starting on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

Panther Tanks: Germany Army and Waffen SS, Normandy Campaign 1944

Dennis Oliver
Panther Tanks Germany Army and Waffen SS Normandy Campaign 1944 Book PDF

Author : Dennis Oliver
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526710956

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Panther Tanks: Germany Army and Waffen SS, Normandy Campaign 1944 by Dennis Oliver Pdf

History buffs, modelers, and wargamers will find “authentic orders of battle and narratives of the actual situations these units faced in Normandy” (Schopenhauer’s Workshop). Central to the German strategy of dealing with an Allied landing in France was the availability of a strong, mobile armored reserve. In June 1944, as part of this force, the Army in the West was able to deploy over 300 Panther tanks, perhaps the best armored fighting vehicle produced by Germany during the Second World War. British and American tank crews found to their horror that the Panthers could often survive numerous hits while a single round from one of their 75mm guns was enough to destroy any enemy tank. In his third book in the TankCraft series, Dennis Oliver uses archive photographs and painstakingly researched, exquisitely presented color illustrations to examine the part these powerful tanks played in the Normandy battles and also the battalions that operated them. As with previous titles in the TankCraft series, a large part of this book showcases available model kits and aftermarket products and accessories, complemented by a gallery of skillfully constructed and painted models. “As with other books in this series there are many excellent photographs and color drawings, with clear text providing all of the background information to the deployment and actions of the Panther in Normandy.”—Firetrench “Very much a modellers book but tied in so well with the details of the tank and the context of the history surrounding it. Good value and well worth adding to your reference shelf.”—Military Model Scene

Waffen-SS Armour on the Eastern Front, 1941–1945

Ian Baxter
Waffen SS Armour on the Eastern Front 1941 1945 Book PDF

Author : Ian Baxter
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781399090049

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Waffen-SS Armour on the Eastern Front, 1941–1945 by Ian Baxter Pdf

An illustrated history of Nazi Germany’s Panzer units along the Eastern Front during World War II. Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union, codename Operation Barbarossa, was arguably the pivotal moment of the Second World War. Initially the onslaught was staggeringly successful with, as the superb contemporary images in this book show, Waffen-SS armored divisions leading the charge. But the Nazis had underestimated the Russians’ determination to defend their homeland and the logistical problems compounded by the extreme winter weather conditions. After early victories such as the recapture of Kharkov in early 1943 and the Kursk offensive, commanders and crews of armored vehicles such as Pz.Kpfw.I, II, III, IV, Panther, Tiger, King Tiger, assault and self-propelled guns had to adapt their tactics and equipment to what became a desperate defensive withdrawal eventually back across a scarred and devastated Eastern Front. Even during the last months of the war as the Panzers withdrew through Poland and into the Reich, these exhausted elite units, broken down into small battle groups or Kampfgruppen, fought to the bitter end. With authoritative text supported by a plethora of rare fully captioned photographs, this classic Images of War book informs and inspires the reader revealing the key role played by Waffen-SS Panzer units in this most bitter campaign.

The Waffen-SS in Normandy, 1944

Ian Baxter
The Waffen SS in Normandy 1944 Book PDF

Author : Ian Baxter
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781399091442

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The Waffen-SS in Normandy, 1944 by Ian Baxter Pdf

In June 1944, Operation OVERLORD, the greatest ever amphibious invasion, initially overwhelmed German Normandy defenses. To attempt to stabilize the situation, Hitler deployed his elite Waffen-SS divisions to avert the crisis. This classic Images of War book describes how the formidable Leibstandarte, Das Reich, Hitlerjugend, Hohenstaufen, and the Frundsberg SS divisions with supporting Wehrmacht divisions fought fanatically despite facing overwhelming enemy airpower and determined well-led Allied armies. Mounting losses and supply and fuel problems culminated in the Falaise Pocket defeat, when twenty-five out of the thirty-eight German division were completely destroyed. As a result, the remaining Waffen-SS units had to be reluctantly withdrawn and transferred back to Holland and, Belgium to recoup, or sent to the Eastern Front to attempt to stem the relentless Soviet advance. With many rare and unpublished photographs with detailed captions, Waffen-SS in Normandy is a graphic account of the Waffen-SS operations in Normandy and their subsequent retreat through France.

British Armour in the Normandy Campaign

John Buckley
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Author : John Buckley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 613 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004-07-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135774004

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British Armour in the Normandy Campaign by John Buckley Pdf

The popular perception of the performance of British armour in the Normandy campaign of 1944 is one of failure and frustration. Despite overwhelming superiority in numbers, Montgomery's repeated efforts to employ his armour in an offensive manner ended in a disappointing stalemate.

Tiger I & Tiger II Tanks

Dennis Oliver
Tiger I Tiger II Tanks Book PDF

Author : Dennis Oliver
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-31
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781526771643

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Tiger I & Tiger II Tanks by Dennis Oliver Pdf

“Will be of great interest to modelers that plan to build a Tiger tank and to military historians alike.” —AMPS Indianapolis By the first weeks of 1945, the Eastern Front had been pushed back to the Carpathian mountain passes in the south and Warsaw on the Vistula River in the center, while in the north, the German army was fighting in East Prussia. The Wehrmacht’s armored and mobile formations were now employed exclusively as fire brigades, rushed from one crisis to the next as the Red Army pushed inexorably westward. Critical to the German defense were the army’s heavy Panzer battalions, whose Tiger tanks, with their 8.8 cm guns, were almost invincible on the open plains of central Europe. In his latest book in the TankCraft series, Dennis Oliver uses archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations to examine the Tiger tanks and units of the German Army and Waffen-SS heavy Panzer battalions that struggled to resist the onslaught of Soviet armor during the last days of the conflict that culminated in the battle for Berlin. A key section of this 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 create an accurate representation of these historic tanks.

Normandy 1944

Niklas Zetterling
Normandy 1944 Book PDF

Author : Niklas Zetterling
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 52,5 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

The Waffen SS Order of Battle in Normandy

JEFF. WOOD DUGDALE (IAN MICHAEL.),Ian Michael Wood
The Waffen SS Order of Battle in Normandy Book PDF

Author : JEFF. WOOD DUGDALE (IAN MICHAEL.),Ian Michael Wood
Publisher : Pen & Sword Military
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1526760509

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The Waffen SS Order of Battle in Normandy by JEFF. WOOD DUGDALE (IAN MICHAEL.),Ian Michael Wood Pdf

The 12th SS-Panzer Division Hitlerjugend was committed to the Normandy battles on the 7th June 1944 and remained on the front line until the retreat from France in late August 1944.The division, often referred to as the 'Baby Milk Division' by the Allies, fought with a tenacity and fanaticism rarely equaled in modern warfare, with many of its young soldiers fighting to the death rather than surrender.The aim of this series on the Waffen SS divisions in the Normandy Campaign is to detail the exact composition, strength and losses of all the SS Panzer units that saw combat in summer of 1944. The varying organisations of each of these large armoured units were immensely complex, with each division having a different structure to its sister units. Each book in the series will be crammed with hitherto unpublished information, with the minutely detailed tables offering a unique insight into late war SS Panzer Divisions. They will not only highlight the armor and weaponry, but also the extraordinarily large divisional 'tail', comprising numerous supply and maintenance sections, each essential in keeping the fighting elements functioning effectively.

Panzers East and West

Dieter Stenger
Panzers East and West Book PDF

Author : Dieter Stenger
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780811765909

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Panzers East and West by Dieter Stenger Pdf

Organized and trained during 1943, the 10th SS Panzer Division saw its first action in the spring of 1944 during the relief of an encircled German army on the Eastern Front. Several months later, in response to the Allied invasion at Normandy, the division returned to the West in mid-June 1944. Here the division engaged in a series of armored attacks and counterattacks against British and American forces. The 10th SS briefly held off a few enemy thrusts but gradually had to fall back to Falaise, where the division escaped the Allied encirclement with no tanks and only a fraction of its men. The 10th SS Panzer Division next defended against the Allied parachute assault during Operation Market Garden in September 1944. Depleted and now a division in name only, the 10th SS fought in Alsace before Hitler sent it to the Eastern Front again. There, east of Berlin, the division participated in the final battles to enable the escape of German soldiers and civilians from Soviet captivity.

Steel Inferno

Michael Reynolds
Steel Inferno Book PDF

Author : Michael Reynolds
Publisher : Dell
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 9780440225966

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Steel Inferno by Michael Reynolds Pdf

Chronicles the rise and fall of Hitler's tank warriors, and provides an account of their role in the three-month battle of Normandy.