Death Ride of the Panzers

Name: Death Ride of the Panzers
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781510720954
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German Armor and the Retreat in the West, 1944-45

By Dennis Oliver

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Death Ride of the Panzers by Dennis Oliver offers a detailed historical account of the German Panzer divisions during the final stages of World War II. The book delves deeply into their strategic operations, challenges faced, and the eventual decline of their formidable war machine. Filled with maps and photographs, it provides a comprehensive insight into one of the most crucial periods of military history.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by detailed accounts of World War II military history, specifically focusing on the pivotal battles involving tank divisions. It provides an in-depth look at the strategies, challenges, and pivotal moments of German Panzer operations, appealing to those interested in learning about both the tactical and human elements of war.

Description

Death Ride of the Panzers is a unique guide to the Nazi tanks, vehicles, and crews of World War II. It features never-before-seen photographs from the US National Archives and the author's personal collection, annotated artist renderings, and detailed explanations and historical context for each collection of images.

Readers will also be able to trace the combat histories of these subjects through orders of battle, maps and organisational diagrams, vehicle allocation charts, and unit biographies. The forensic approach for which Dennis Oliver is known creates a broad, comprehensive record of German soldiers and hardware from early 1944 to the end of the conflict in 1945.

Death Ride of the Panzers provides the context and chronology necessary for the general reader and the primary sources and hardware specifics that appeal to the expert, making this book perfect for those with historical interest, modellers, and WWII buffs alike.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Death Ride of the Panzers by Dennis Oliver is well-regarded for its in-depth research and compelling narrative about Germany's armoured divisions during the Normandy campaign. Readers appreciate the detailed maps and photographs that enhance the historical account, though some mention the densely packed information may be challenging for readers less familiar with the topic. Overall, it is praised for its focus on both the strategic details and personal stories of the soldiers involved.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510720954

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 July 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Weight: 1227g

Pages: 208

Collections

Dennis Oliver European History History & Archaeology History & Military Military History Non-Fiction

About the Author

Dennis Oliver has written sixteen books on German tanks and vehicles in World War II, most notably the Firefly series for ADH publishing. His books are well known in the modeling market.