Ultimate inside view of the blitzkrieg in World War IIDiagrams; maps; and schematics illustrate key principlesHundreds of rare photos show Panzers and crews in actionWolfgang Schneider has written the definitive account of German small-unit armor tactics. Using period training manuals; after-action reports; countless interviews with Panzer veterans; and his own experiences as an armor commander in the modern German Army; Schneider describes World War II Panzer tactics; coupling his narrative with scores of illustrations that highlight armor concepts. Schneider covers the major types of small-unit operational art-offensive and defensive-and also discusses road marches; reconnaissance; command and control; working with other arms of service; life in a tank; armor training; gunnery; and the future of armor. The book provides useful insight into armor tactics for both the layman and the armor enthusiast.
#1363596 in Books 2013-04-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.25 x .63 x 5.50l; .55 #File Name: 0811712729240 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well Researched Life StoryBy John LeggeThe writing here was a bite monotonous at times and his life story not what I expected. Chamber line reached his life's peak in the Civil War; and tried to recapture it the rest of his life. And I think this realization put me off more than anything. Learn much about the man as this book was very well researched.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. "The Post-War Years"By Joshua BeachWhile packed with information and generally interesting; "A Hero's Life and Legacy" picks up after the Civil War and deals with a somewhat more mundane life than the title promises. This is not necessarily a criticism of the book; but the product description does not make the time frame of this book clear. If you are looking for the story behind how Joshua Chamberlain went from a university professor to one of the more famous Civil War generals; this is not the book for you. On the other hand; there are a lot of stories in this book that describe how a principled; apolitical man found some struggles along the way after the last bloody battle was fought.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Edwin G. HerrickVery Good Book
