Tip of the Spear: German Armored Reconnaissance in Action in World War II
During World War II, German armored reconnaissance laid the groundwork—often through small-unit actions—for the stunning tank and infantry operations that made the German military famous. Robert Edwards's follow-up to Scouts Out, the first extensive treatment of the subject in English, focuses on the battles and personalities found in ranks of the Waffen-SS, Luftwaffe, and other divisions.Covers armored reconnaissance in Poland, France in 1940, the Balkans, North Africa, the Eastern Front, Italy, and the Western Front Numerous firsthand accounts and after-action reports Analysis of recon operations, from tactics and doctrine to vehicles and commanders
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Tip of the Spear: German Armored Reconnaissance in Action in World War II
During World War II, German armored reconnaissance laid the groundwork—often through small-unit actions—for the stunning tank and infantry operations that made the German military famous. Robert Edwards's follow-up to Scouts Out, the first extensive treatment of the subject in English, focuses on the battles and personalities found in ranks of the Waffen-SS, Luftwaffe, and other divisions.Covers armored reconnaissance in Poland, France in 1940, the Balkans, North Africa, the Eastern Front, Italy, and the Western Front Numerous firsthand accounts and after-action reports Analysis of recon operations, from tactics and doctrine to vehicles and commanders
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780811715713 |
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| Publisher: | Stackpole Books |
| Publication date: | 11/15/2015 |
| Pages: | 528 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.20(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.50(d) |
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