The German Tank Destruction Badge in World War II

The close—range engagement of tanks became extremely important mainly because of the Soviet T—34 and KV—I tanks, which for a long time were superior to all German tanks and anti—tank guns. Frequently employed in small groups of three to five tanks to support the infantry, these Russian tanks could often be put out of action with close—range weapons. This book provides a concise account of Tank Destruction Badge, and the close—range combating of tanks. In addition to a description of the spe...