Hitler’s Armies A history of the German War Machine 1939-45 - Free book download

Hitler’s Armies A history of the German War Machine 1939-45

About the Author:

Chris McNab is an author and editor. To date he has published over 25 books, including Twentieth Century Small Arms (2001), Gunfighters -The Outlaws and their weapons (2005, contributing editor), The Personal Security Handbook (2003), The Encyclopedia of Combat Techniques (2002) and The Illustrated History of the Vietnam War (2000). He is the co-author of Tools of Violence (2008) and has recently completed Deadly Force (2009), both for Osprey. Chris has also written extensively for major encyclopedia series, including African-American Biographies (2006), USA 1950s (2006) and Reformation, Exploration and Empire (2005), and has contributed to The Times on the war in Iraq.

Description:

The definitive work on Hitler's war machine, charting its evolution from the formidable force which won stunning victories during the Blitzkrieg in 1940, to the hard campaigns it fought in the deserts of North Africa and the frozen wastelands of the Soviet Union to the eventual retreat to the Fatherland itself. Drawing upon Osprey Publishing's unique archive, this volume expertly weaves together the story of the development and deployment of Hitler's armies displayed alongside a stunning collection of original artwork and photographs to show the uniform and equipment of the various land forces.

Contents :

• Introduction: A Phoenix from the Ashes 6 
• Blitzkrieg: Hitler's War Machine Unleashed, 1939-40 14 
• North Africa and the Balkans, 1940-43 92 
• Operation Barbarossa and the War in the East, 1941-43 168 
• Italy and the Western Front, 1943-44 252 
• The Final Defeats: Retreat to the Fatherland, 1943-45 326 
• Conclusion 408 
• Further Reading 412 
• Index 415 

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