At the end of September 1941, more than a million German soldiers lined up along the frontline just 180 miles west of Moscow. They were well trained, confident, and had good reasons to hope that the war in the East would be over with one last offensive.
Focusing on the pivotal battle at Kursk in 1943, this volume provides a detailed account of what is considered the greatest tank battle in warfare history. Utilizing German archival documents alongside Russian literature, it offers a comprehensive analysis of the conflict. Additionally, the book delves into methodological issues related to historical research, enhancing the understanding of this significant event.
After the Royal Navy's bloody high seas campaign to kill the mighty Bismarck, the Allies were left with an uncomfortable truth-the German behemoth had a twin sister. Slightly larger than her sibling, the Tirpitz was equally capable of destroying any other battleship afloat, as well as wreak havoc on Allied troop and supply convoys.
...essential background and new historical insights make otherwise inexplicable elements of the Bismarck story much clearer, without diminishing the drama of the epic sea chase and its vivid, human details.
A revised and updated single-source reference book detailing the German field forces employed in Normandy in 1944.
During the second half of 1943, after the failure at Kursk, Germany's Army Group South fell back from Russia under repeated hammerblows from the Red Army. Under Erich von Manstein, however, the Germans were able to avoid serious defeats, while at the same time fending off Hitler's insane orders to hold on to useless territory.
An examination of the German Blitzkrieg operations from Poland to Operation Barbarossa, as experienced by junior commanders and enlisted men, exploring why they were so successful.
The Encirclement and Breakout of a German Army in the East, 1944
Focusing on a pivotal World War II battle, Zetterling offers an in-depth analysis of the Korsun Pocket, highlighting the strategic maneuvers, key military leaders, and the intense combat that defined this dramatic confrontation. The book meticulously details the events leading up to the battle, the fierce fighting, and its significant implications on the Eastern Front, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of this critical moment in history.