Panzer Divisions

The Blitzkrieg Years 1939–40

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Panzer Divisions

The Blitzkrieg Years 1939–40

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At the outbreak of World War II in September 1939, Germany's armoured forces - the Panzerwaffe - were still in their infancy.

The restrictions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles meant that German tank production lagged behind its enemies. Initial armour campaigns in Poland were not overly successful and changes were needed before the invasion of France. This book examines the organizational changes, developments in doctrine and tactics and improved command and control that provided the basis for the spectacular success of the Panzer divisions in 1940. Achieving tactical and operational surprise, the Panzer divisions broke through enemy defences, enveloping a large number of hostile forces at Dunkirk.

The legend of the Blitzkrieg was born.

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Published Jan 20 2013
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781472800824
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 71 b/w; 24 col
Series Battle Orders
Short code BTO 32
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Pier Paolo Battistelli

Pier Paolo Battistelli earned his PhD in military…

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