The armour of Rommel's Afrika Korps : rare photographs from wartime archives / Ian Baxter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baxter, Ian, author.

Series:

Images of war.

Images of War

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Germany. Heer. Panzerarmeekorps Afrika--Popular works.

Germany.

World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Africa, North--Popular works.

World War, 1939-1945.

Tanks (Military science)--Germany--Popular works.

Tanks (Military science).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Barnsley : Pen & Sword Military, 2018.

Summary:

A pictorial history of the armoured vehicles used by the Nazis during their occupation of North Africa in World War II. The Deutsche Afrika Korps (best known as simply Afrika Korps) earned a well-deserved reputation as a superb fighting machine. While this was founded on the leadership and tactical genius of its legendary commander Erwin Rommel and the fighting skills of its officers and men, another vital element was its equipment and armour. This superbly illustrated Images of War book reveals the full range of German armored vehicles that saw service in North Africa from 1941 to mid-1943. As well as the formidable panzers, such as the Tiger and Panther tanks, there were Sturmartillerie equipments, reconnaissance vehicles, half-tracks, armored cars, Panzerkampwagens, and motorcycles. All had their roles to play. While the Allies ultimately triumphed in North Africa, the combination of German design and engineering with superb generalship and fighting spirit, very nearly changed the course of the Second World War in 1942. Military historians and equipment enthusiasts will find this a fascinating and authoritative book. "Another great addition to [the Images of War] series.... A must have for anyone with an interest in the Afrika Korps during World War Two." -Armorama.com

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781526713827

1526713829

9781526713803

1526713802