The Berlin 1945 Battlefield Guide: Part 1 - The Battle of the Oder-Neisse

by David McCormack

Overview

This highly detailed, absorbing battlefield guide is the ideal companion for anyone considering exploring the terrain on which the epic battles along the Oderfront were fought between January and April 1945. Using his in-depth knowledge as a historian and battlefield guide, David McCormack vividly describes these last tumultuous weeks of the war on the Eastern Front, which saw the Red Army advance on Berlin in the face of a dogged, yet skillful German defense. Meticulous historical research, including searing eyewitness accounts and the author’s intimate knowledge of the ground, have produced a guide that is both comprehensive and accessible. Prepare for a fascinating journey across the Oderfront battlefield as it is today. The Berlin Strategic Operation 1945 Battlefield Guide: Part One – The Battle of the Oder-Neisse is an essential guide to understanding the triumph of the Red Army and the final shattering defeat of the German land forces defending the approaches to Berlin.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781781556078
Publisher:	Fonthill Media
Publication date:	02/21/2018
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

David McCormack graduated with first class honors in Contemporary Military and International History. Regular contributor of Japan based historical articles to the International Academic Forum's Eye Magazine. Series of eight articles entitled Japan at War published by the Armourer Magazine 2005-2006.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 5

1 Exploring the Oder-Neisse Battlefields 9

2 House of Cards 13

3 Stalin Takes the Helm 20

4 Red Storm on the Oder 28

5 Tour A: Kienitz-Kustrin-Frankfurt-an-der-Oder-Lebus 32

6 Controversies and Opportunities 48

7 Tour B: Wünsdorf-Zossen 63

8 'Who is going to take Berlin?' 69

9 Tour C: Seelow-Manschnow-Reitwein 83

10 Breakwaters 94

11 Tour D: Spremberg-Trebendorf-Kahren-Cottbus 96

12 Last Laurels 105

13 Tour E: Jahnsfelde-Buckow-Strausberg-Altlandsberg-Ahrensfelde 107

14 Retreat 114

15 Tour F: Eberswalde-Schwedt-Angermünde-Oranienburg 125

16 End Game 133

Appendix I Principal German Commanders 139

Appendix II Hitler's Order of the Day (15 April 1945) 143

Appendix III Principal Soviet Commanders 145

Appendix IV Soviet Operational Art 155

Bibliography 158

Editorial Reviews

"The final weeks of the war were fought courageously by the Germans, some as young as 12, to the bitter end, without reservation or qualification, and author McCormack captures well their confused intent but utter resoluteness."

ARGunners.com

Because of the author has included an immense amount of background information with each of the six tours, this book is not only a “tour guide” but a concise history of the battles along the Oder front. The included armor images also made this book a very enjoyable read. Highly Recommended .

AMPS