Panzer Reconnaissance by Thomas Anderson (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Panzer Reconnaissance by Thomas Anderson Using first-hand accounts and rare and unpublished images, this highly illustrated title tells the full story of the German reconnaissance troops in World War II. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Using first-hand accounts and rare and unpublished images, this highly illustrated title tells the full story of the German reconnaissance troops in World War II. When the Wehrmacht was first formed in 1935, tactical reconnaissance was carried out by motorcycle rifle units (KradschÜtzen). However, with the development and large-scale introduction of wheeled armoured vehicles in the late 1930s, motorized reconnaissance battalions (Aufklärungs-Abteilungen) were introduced. Equipped with a mixture of armoured cars and motorcycles, they often operated far ahead of battlefront to survey the terrain, observe enemy positions and identify enemy forces – key information required ahead of any armoured assault. In the second half of the war, with Germany on the strategic defensive, armoured reconnaissance troops found themselves increasingly drawn into combat operations, and even holding sectors of the line. At the same time, more modern equipment was introduced with motorcycles phased out and purpose-built armoured personnel carriers (SchÜtzenpanzerwagen) introduced. Renowned armour expert Thomas Anderson draws on first-hand accounts and rare and previously unseen photographs in this comprehensive and fully illustrated study of the Panzer reconnaissance troops, the crucial eyes and ears of the German armoured forces of World War II. Author Biography Thomas Anderson is a specialist on German armoured fighting vehicles of World War II, and his other titles for Osprey include Panzer IV and SturmgeschÜtz. He regularly contributes to popular modelling and historical magazines, including Military Modelcraft International (UK), Steel Art (Italy), Historia Militar (Spain) and Batailles & Blindes (France). He lives in Germany. Table of Contents Introduction 1. Motor Reconnaissance 2. Armoured Cars 3. Motorized Battalion 4. 1939 – Poland 5. 1940 – France 6. North Africa 7. Soviet Union 8. 1943 – The Force Grows 9. Modern Reconnaissance 10. Captured Vehicles Index Acknowledgements Review If you have any interest in WWII, this is an absolute must-read. * Wargames Soldiers & Strategy Magazine * Promotional Using first-hand accounts and rare and unpublished images, this highly illustrated title tells the full story of the German reconnaissance troops in World War II. Promotional "Headline" Using first-hand accounts and rare and unpublished images, this highly illustrated title tells the full story of the German reconnaissance troops in World War II. Feature This highly illustrated new study presents a unique news picture of the German armoured reconnaissance troops of World War II, a key component of the Panzer Divisions. Details ISBN1472855027 Author Thomas Anderson Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1472855027 ISBN-13 9781472855022 Format Hardcover Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2023-04-13 Publication Date 2023-04-13 UK Release Date 2023-04-13 Pages 288 Illustrations Fully illustrated throughout in black and white Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint Osprey Publishing DEWEY 940.541343 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2023-07-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161571905;

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