This title traces the development of the German Army during World War II. On 1 September 1939, the date of Hitler's assault on Poland, his army numbered 3,180,000 - this figure would grow to 9,500,000 before dropping back to 7,800,000 by the time of the unconditional German surrender in May 1945. The range of specialist uniforms and equipment that were developed in response to the different demands of each theatre of war, from the days of Blitzkrieg advance to the final retreat, are all described and illustrated. Hilter's major campaigns in Western Europe, the Soviet Union, North Africa and the Balkans are also summarized.
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Dr. Nigel Thomas is an accomplished linguist and military historian and is currently a Senior Lecturer in charge of the Business Language Unit at the University of Northumbria, Newcastle. His interests are 20th century military and civil uniformed organisations, with a special interest in Germany, Central and Eastern Europe. He was recently awarded a PhD on the Eastern Enlargement of NATO. Stephen Andrew was born in 1961 in Glasgow, where he still lives and works. An entirely self-taught artist, he worked in advertising and design agencies before going freelance in 1993. Military history is his passion, and since 1997 he has illustrated several Men-at-Arms titles including Men-at-Arms 306: 'Chinese Civil War Armies 1911-49', and a series on the Italian army of World War II.
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An indispensable guide for wargamers and and useful one for historians and collectors,
By Arrigo Velicogna "Military Historian and warg... (Budrio, Bologna Italy) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The German Army in World War II (Paperback)
This book is simply superb. Compining all the latest Men at arms books on the German Army in WWII it give an essential overview on uniforms and equipment used on all fronts by the german Heer. Of course the text is dry, but this isn't the aim of this book. The heart of this book are the plates, which are good and informative, the selection of different soldiers and uniforms is good and cover all, both mainstram uniforms and particular equipment with all theaters of WWII (even the often forgotten balkans). The text is full of useful data about uniform's introduction dates, rank insignias and similar stuff. There were also useful notes about organization.
This book will give you all the inspiration and reference needed to paint your miniatures if you are a wargamer like me; if you are a collector or an historian it will give you an overview about the evolution of the german army uniform during WWII. Heartly recommended.
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On 30 January 1933 Adolf Hitler dismantled the Weimar Republic and established the Third Reich, with himself as Fuhrer (leader) and head of state. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
field greatcoat, arm rank insignia, pebbled buttons, field tunic, hardshell holster, feldgrau cloth collar, skull collar patches, feldgrau trousers, aluminium eagle, summer field uniform, dress greatcoat, canvas anklets, peaked field cap, divisional series, black field cap, grey suede gloves, years total service, duty gorget, tank battle badge, marsh pattern, rifle ammunition pouches, divisional support units, field flashlight, motorised corps, winter tunic Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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On 30 January 1933 Adolf Hitler dismantled the Weimar Republic and established the Third Reich, with himself as Fuhrer (leader) and head of state. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
field greatcoat, arm rank insignia, pebbled buttons, field tunic, hardshell holster, feldgrau cloth collar, skull collar patches, feldgrau trousers, aluminium eagle, summer field uniform, dress greatcoat, canvas anklets, peaked field cap, divisional series, black field cap, grey suede gloves, years total service, duty gorget, tank battle badge, marsh pattern, rifle ammunition pouches, divisional support units, field flashlight, motorised corps, winter tunic Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Brian Davis, Iron Cross, Red Army, Friedrich Herrmann, North Africa, Knight's Cross, Staffs White, Replacement Army, Regts White, Army High Command, Soviet Union, North Caucasian, War Sub, Staff White, Josef Charita, Staffs Light, Africa Division, First World War, Regts Bright, Africa Corps, Field Security Police, War Merit Cross, Regts Light, Tank Combat, Army Patrol Service New!
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- Close Combat by U.S. Marine Corps on page 104, and page 144
- Look Inside Great Britain Hb by Joy Richardson on page 109
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