Describing the radical transformation in German Infantry tactics that took place during World War I, this book presents a detailed account of the evolution of stromtroop tactics. It covers areas such as the German Infantry's tactical heritage, the squad's evolution as a tactical unit, the use of new weapons for close combat, the role of the elite ...
This volume tells the story of infantry in the 20th century and its impact on the major conflicts of our time. Its purpose is to provide the reader - whether infantryman or not - with insights on the role that infantry plays in the larger battle and how that has helped shape the world that we live in today. Aspects of the book include the ...
Bruce Gudmundsson guides us expertly through the history of the British Expeditionary Force in 1916 as it struggled to become a modern army and turn the tide of the First World War. Examining the tactical innovations that accompanied this change and the conflicting strategies and tactics that it was expected to pursue, Gudmundsson explores the ...
On Armor tells three important and interconnected stories. The first is a tale of a technology, in particular, the rise and fall of the main battle tank - an armoured vehicle that came to dominate land warfare in the middle of the 20th century. The second is a history of ideas. The problem that armoured vehicles created for 20th-century armies was ...
A study placing emphasis on the way artillery interacts with other arms, and the dynamics of the battle as a whole. It deals with failures as well as achievements, aiming to provide an overview of field artillery in the 20th century, and its impact on the major conflicts of this period.
The German Afrika Korps was an outstanding military organization that witnessed both the heights of glory and the depths of defeat in the Western Desert campaign. This new book presents the battles of the Afrika Korps as seen through the eyes of a trained general staff officer, and gives a key insight into a formidable fighting force at the height ...
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