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The German Army 1939–45 (4)

Eastern Front 1943–45
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The German Army 1939–45 (4) by Nigel Thomas provides an in-depth analysis of the German Army during World War II, focusing on its structure, strategies, and operations. This instalment examines the army's evolution, the challenges it faced, and how it adapted through the war years. It offers detailed insights into the personnel, equipment, and tactics used by the German forces during this tumultuous period.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in detailed historical analysis and insights into the organisation, uniforms, and insignia of the German Army during the latter part of World War II. Military history enthusiasts will appreciate the well-researched information and detailed illustrations that bring a deeper understanding of the strategies and battlefield experiences from 1943 to 1945.

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The German Army 1939–45 (4)

The fourth volume in a series of titles on the German army of World War II. It details the various unit uniforms and insignia as well as the significant events that affected the troops who fought there.

The fourth title of this sequence, Nigel Thomas and Stephen Andrew describe and illustrate the developments in unit organization, uniforms and equipment during 1943–45, including information on European and Eastern volunteer units.

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In early 1943, the annihilation of the 6th Army at Stalingrad marked the irreversible turning point of the war in the East.

Despite occasional local successes gained in the face of great odds—testimony to the Wehrmacht's extraordinary resilience—from now on Germany was on the defensive. Despite Hitler's damaging interference, the quality of German field leadership and of new weapons remained high; but each new Soviet offensive pushed the front line closer to—and finally, across—the borders of the Reich.

In this fourth title of their sequence, The German Army 1939–45 (4), Nigel Thomas and Stephen Andrew describe and illustrate the developments in unit organization, uniforms, and equipment during 1943–45. This includes information on European and Eastern volunteer units; the text and illustrations are supported by detailed tables.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781855327962

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 50 b/w; 8 col

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Stephen Andrew

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 194g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Nigel Thomas, PhD, is an accomplished linguist and military historian, formerly at Northumbria University, now a freelance military author, translator and military uniform consultant. His interests are 20th-century military and civil uniformed organizations, with a special interest in Germany, Central and Eastern Europe.

Stephen Andrew has, in the last few years, established himself as one of the best illustrators of military subjects working today. Stephen is entirely self-taught, and worked as a junior in advertising and design agencies before becoming a freelance illustrator in 1993. Military history is his passion, and since 1997 he has illustrated Osprey titles including MAA 306 Chinese Civil War Armies 1911-49, and this five-part sequence on the World War II German Army.

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