German Mountain & Ski Troops 1939–45

Name: German Mountain & Ski Troops 1939–45
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781855325722
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By Gordon Williamson

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German Mountain & Ski Troops 1939–45 by Gordon Williamson delves into the specialised units of the German Army during World War II that faced unique challenges in mountainous and snowy terrains. The book covers the organisation, strategies, and combat operations of these elite troops, providing detailed insights into their training, equipment, and the crucial roles they played in different theatres of the war. It offers a fascinating exploration of their adaptability to extreme environments and their significance in military history.
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German Mountain & Ski Troops 1939–45

Gordon Williamson details the uniforms, organisation and combat histories of the German Army's elite Gebirgstruppen troops.

Gordon Williamson details the uniforms, organisation and combat histories of the German Army's elite Gebirgstruppen troops.

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Fighting in every theatre from the burning sands of North Africa to the icy wastes above the Arctic Circle, the German Army's Gebirgstruppen troops were some of the most effective in the whole of the Wehrmacht.

Their esprit de corps and morale were extremely high, and their commanders, men such as Eduard Dietl, the 'Hero of Narvik', and Julius 'Papa' Ringel, were idolised by their men. Dietl himself was the first soldier of the Wehrmacht to be awarded the coveted Oakleaves to the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross.

In German Mountain & Ski Troops 1939–45, Gordon Williamson details the uniforms, organisation, and combat histories of these elite troops.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781855325722

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 May 1996

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 55 b/w; 10 col

Contributors:

Illustrated by Stephen Andrew

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 234g

Pages: 64

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Education & Reference Gordon Williamson History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Elite

About the Author

Gordon Williamson is a retired civil servant. He spent seven years with the military Police TA and has published a number of books and articles on the decorations of the Third Reich and their winners. He is author of over 60 military books, including several World War II titles for Osprey.

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 in the past few years he has established himself as a respected artist in this field. Since 1997 he has illustrated several Men-at-Arms titles including MAA 306: Chinese Civil War Armies 1911-49, and series on the German and Italian armies of WWII.