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German Armored Reconnaissance in Action in World War II
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During World War II, German armored reconnaissance laid the groundwork--often through small-unit actions--for the stunning tank and infantry operations that made the German military famous. Robert Edwards's follow-up to Scouts Out, the first extensive treatment of the subject in English, focuses on the battles and personalities found in ranks of the Waffen-SS, Luftwaffe, and other divisions. * Covers armored reconnaissance in Poland, France in 1940, the Balkans, North Africa, the Eastern Front, Italy, and the Western Front* Numerous firsthand accounts and after-action reports* Analysis of recon operations, from tactics and doctrine to vehicles and commanders

Author Biography:

Robert Edwards, a retired U.S. Army armor officer who led a scout platoon, has taught at West Point and is the author of Scouts Out (978-0-9117-1311-5). He has also translated numerous books from German into English. He lives in Navarre, Florida.
Release date NZ
January 15th, 2016
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Country of Publication
United States
Illustrations
717
Imprint
Stackpole Books
Pages
528
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Dimensions
203x254x30
ISBN-13
9780811715713
Product ID
23081454

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