Panzergrenadier vs US Armored Infantryman
Author | : Steven J. Zaloga |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 84 |
Release | : 2017-01-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781472817082 |
ISBN-13 | : 1472817087 |
Rating | : 4/5 (087 Downloads) |
Download or read book Panzergrenadier vs US Armored Infantryman written by Steven J. Zaloga and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During World War II, the two pre-eminent mechanized infantry forces of the conflict, the German Panzergrenadier arm and the US Army's armoured infantrymen, clashed in France and Belgium after the Normandy landings. These engagements went on to profoundly influence the use of mechanized infantry in the post-war world. Drawing upon a variety of sources, this book focuses on three key encounters between July and December 1944 including during Operation Cobra and the Battle of the Bulge, and examines the origins, equipment, doctrine and combat record of both forces. With specially commissioned full-colour artwork and maps, this study sheds light on the evolving nature of mechanized warfare at the height of World War II.