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The second volume examining the German infantryman before and during World War 2, focusing on post-1941 training, weapons, equipment, combat experiences and medical care.

The 'faceless' German soldier who struggled through bitter fighting up to and including Stalingrad retains his identity both as a human being and as a vital part of the Wehrmacht's order of battle. Containing a full array of previously unpublished photographs taken by German soldiers during the invasion of Russia this book shows in superb detail daily life and duties, the soldiers themselves, and combat action.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chronology
Enlistment
Training
Appearance and equipment
Everyday life
Experience of battle
Colour plate commentary
Museums
Collecting
Re-enactment
Index

Product details

Published Oct 20 2012
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781782005575
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 52 b/w; 8 col
Series Warrior
Short code WAR 76
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

David Westwood

David Westwood, Ph.D., was a freelance military hi…

Illustrator

Elizabeth Sharp

Elizabeth Sharp trained in Fine Art at the Leicest…

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