Download or read book Desert Warfare German Experiences In World War II Illustrated Edition written by Major General Alfred Toppe and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes 112 photos/illustrations and 21 maps. The German Afrika Korps blazed a trail across the deserts of North Africa under their dashing leader Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox, although finally defeated by far superior Allied Forces they set the gold standard for desert operations. This book is of great historical value and even in the present day it is still considered of great value by the American military who still seek for improvements in their ways of desert doctrine... “Analysts continue to assess the data from Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm as a means of improving the military’s ability to function efficiently in desert terrain...The information gleaned from this effort will enhance the already considerable body of knowledge on the subject derived from the historical record...When contributions in the latter category are located or rediscovered, they should be given the dissemination they merit... “Such is the purpose of publishing Desert Warfare: German Experiences in World War II...Organized by Major General Alfred Toppe and written with the assistance of nine German commanders who served in North Africa, the manuscript...represents a collaborative attempt to determine “as many factors as possible which exerted a determining influence on desert warfare,” Issues addressed include planning, intelligence, logistics, and operations. Described and analyzed are the German order of battle, the major military engagements in North Africa, and the particular problems of terrain and climate in desert operations. Not unlike many of the U.S. units engaged in the war with Iraq, the Germans in North Africa learned about combat operations in the desert only after they arrived on the scene and confronted the desert on its own terms. For this reason alone, as well as for the insights it offers, Desert Warfare requires the serious consideration of those responsible for preparing the U.S. military for any future conflict in desert terrain.”

Download or read book Desert Warfare written by Alfred Toppe and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Desert Warfare written by Alfred Toppe and published by . This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Firs published in 1991. "Desert Warfare: German Experiences in World War II" is an abridgment of a two-volume work that first appeared in 1952. Organized by Major General Alfred Toppe and written with the assistance of nine German commanders who served in North Africa, the manuscript represents a collaborative attempt to determine as many factors as possible which exerted a determining influence on desert warfare. Issues addressed include planning, intelligence, logistics, and operations. Described and analyzed are the German order of battle, the major military engagements in North Africa, and the particular problems of terrain and climate in desert operations. Not unlike many of the U.S. units engaged in the war with Iraq, the Germans in North Africa learned about combat operations in the desert only after they arrived on the scene and confronted the desert on its own terms. For this reason alone, as well as for the insights it offers, Desert Warfare requires the serious consideration of those responsible for preparing the U.S. military for any future conflict in desert terrain.

Download or read book German Experiences in Desert Warfare During World War II written by Fritz Bayerlein and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book German Experiences in Desert Warfare During World War II written by Fritz Hermann Bayerlein and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book German Experiences in Desert Warfare During World War II written by Alfred Toppe and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book German Experiences in Desert Warfare During World War II Supplement FMFRP 12 96 SUPP October 1 1990 written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book World War II Desert Tactics written by Paddy Griffith and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-20 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 1940 to 1943 North Africa saw the first major desert campaign by modern mechanised armies. The British, Italians, German Afrika Korps and US Army all addressed and learned from the special problems human, logistical, mechanical and tactical of the desert environment, most significantly fighting in a terrain empty of resources and offering little chance of concealment. Paddy Griffith traces the fast-learned development in armour, artillery and infantry tactics in this exceptional arena and illustrates them with references to the major engagements in the North African theatre, which involved some of the greatest tacticians of World War II in one of the pivotal theatres.

Download or read book Battle Of Gazala May June 1942 Illustrated Edition written by MSG Napoleon Spencer and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the War in North Africa Illustration Pack - 112 photos/illustrations and 21 maps. The Battle of Gazala, fought from 26 May-20 June 1942, was Rommel’s greatest triumph in battle. It is also considered the most convincing defeat of British forces during all the desert campaigns of World War II. Rommel’s success was a demanding effort and rested on the exploitation of British weaknesses. It required an understanding of the environment, a commitment to the essential principles of war, and the ability and willingness to maintain initiative. The Battle of Gazala was not just a mastery of warfare by Rommel; it also illustrated (for both sides) the importance of logistics, maneuver, mass, and surprise (FM 3-0, 4-13). When analyzed individually, one, if not all the factors discussed possesses the potential to be the most significant factor(s) in the British defeat at Gazala. The Germans, specifically Rommel, understood how to combine leadership, logistics, mass, and maneuver to impose their will on the British. The British failed to incorporate lessons learned into their plans rendering them incapable of dealing with a mobile war in the Northern Desert. The Battle of Gazala in itself may not profess to be Rommel’s great triumph in battle. However, Rommel’s ability to apply the principles of war while outnumbered and trapped, and turning defeat into victory could very well define the Battle of Gazala as his finest moment in battle. Analysis of the Battle of Gazala provides several lessons concerning the outcome and whether or not it could be considered Rommel’s greatest triumph in battle. Examining the factors presented thus far it could be concluded that British should have had the upper hand.

Download or read book The War Illustrated written by Sir John Alexander Hammerton and published by Trident Reference Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This volume is an illustrated history of World War II, from July 1940 to January 1941, covering the Battle of Dover to the fighting in the Western Desert of Egypt"-- volume 3.

Download or read book German Military Training written by Military Intelligence Service and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-08 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bulletin proposes to summarize information which will serve three purposes: 1. It will permit a better appreciation of the basis of German military strength. The strength of the German Army and its early success in this war owe much to two factors: planning and training. The Nazi leaders planned this war for years in advance of their attack. They prepared for it by a system of military training which begins with children of high-school age. The training system was directed by the old professional army: it depended on effort, thoroughness, and the application of old and tested principles to the means of modem warfare. As an observer remarks, the Germans believed that by hard work and hard training they would "save blood later." This training gave the German army a time advantage over its rivals, although this advantage is being steadily reduced. 2. It will contribute to our knowledge of characteristic German tactics. Those principles of tactics and leadership which are emphasized in training are inevitably reflected in the actual conduct of operations. While this bulletin will make no detailed study of German tactics, it will bring out the main doctrines which are applied in battle as a result of training. 3. It will suggest methods and points of view which may be useful in training U. S. troops. There are many basic similarities between U. S. training doctrines and those of the German Army, though there are naturally many differences in their use or application. We can learn from the differences as well as the similarities. As far as possible, concrete examples have been given, and in the appendixes there are detailed illustrations, at some length, of certain phases of German training methods.

Download or read book World War 2 written by Ryan Jenkins and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UPDATE: THIRD EDITION - WITH EVEN MORE ADDED CONTENT!! Few would argue that the Nazi Germany Regime was brutal and inhumane. The atrocities that were committed by the Nazi's will remain a shameful chapter in history for possibly centuries to come. Beyond that though are the humans behind the swastika. This book takes a look at those men. In Poland, the Germans fought for ground, taking a beating on all sides. At times, they were forced back but eventually prevailed. While we do not celebrate their win, the story behind it is a tactical lesson. A lesson that even modern military leaders can take note of. This story is not just about the Germans though but the valor of the Polish men who fought back against them as well. There is the story of a German soldier that earned one of the highest medals for combat action after fighting for over 50 days of close combat until he was injured and captured by the Soviets. Read about his war actions and the other honors that he earned. Find out if he survived the war or if he was lost forever in Soviet hands. Then there is the chilling story of Stalingrad and the dreaded Kessel. This was not just a battle of a city but of a larger scale. The horrors that awaited the solders there were some of the worst in the war outside of the Germans own concentration camps. Read about what desperate measures, desperate men took in order to survive. This book takes a look at the other side of the lines without judgement or endorsement. If you ever wondered what happened on the other side of the battle, this is the perfect place to start. Comments from Other Readers: "I have read many of Ryan Jenkins' book. I appreciate the style and their succicent structure. More than the ease in which I am able to read these books, I love the content. I enjoy being regaled with history. I don't like books that are overwrought or the cover something common. I read the first 2 parts of solider stories and I enjoyed them. When I learned about part 2, I had to buy. In this installment, I learned about the war from the German perspective. Oftentimes, we learn about the evils of the Third Reich but told from another perspective. It's good to get that insight. I feel I have a better understanding of that part of history as a result of reading this." - Rob (Columbus, USA) "There are plenty of stories that you may not know about that happened during World War 2 since the main focus is on the survivors and those who's accounts were written before death. This is a great book if you want to know more about the German side. Not all of them were bad people, so this is very interesting to me. This book accounts for only a few soldiers but it's very detailed on what they went through during the course of the war." - Ashleigh (San Diego, USA)

Download or read book German Experiences in Desert Warfare During World War II written by Fritz Bayerlein and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The 9th Australian Division Versus The Africa Corps An Infantry Division Against Tanks Tobruk Libya 1941 written by Colonel Ward Miller and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with 7 maps and 15 photos In April and May 1941, the previously successful blitzkrieg tactics of the German Army met defeat by the outnumbered Australian forces of the 9th Division at Tobruk. The Australian infantry achieved victory through a successful all-around defense against tank attacks in force. By employing all available assets in a combined arms effort, well-supported light infantry forces defeated a heavier armored force. The 9th Australian Division Versus the Africa Corps: An Infantry Division Against Tanks-Tobruk, Libya, 1941 provides the reader with a valuable historical context for evaluating how light infantry forces can confront armored attacks. This CSI special study also reveals how light infantry forces operated and were supported and sustained in a desert environment-a message that has continuing relevance for today’s Army.

Download or read book The Illustrated Book of World War II written by Charles Messenger and published by Advanced Marketing Services. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate single-volume reference on World War II, this large-format book details all the battles and campaigns, from Germany's Blitzkrieg invasion of Poland beginning the war to the surrender of Japan after the world's first deployment of nuclear weapons. Tables list facts about uniforms, insignias, weapons, and aircraft used by each warring nation. Authoritative text includes the latest research.

Download or read book Desert Armour written by Robert Forczyk and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Forczyk covers the development of armoured warfare in North Africa from the earliest Anglo-Italian engagements in 1940 to the British victory over the German Afrikakorps in Operation Crusader in 1941. The war in the North African desert was pure mechanized warfare, and in many respects the most technologically advanced theatre of World War II. It was also the only theatre where for three years British and Commonwealth, and later US, troops were in constant contact with Axis forces. World War II best-selling author Robert Forczyk explores the first half of the history of the campaign, from the initial Italian offensive and the arrival of Rommel's Panzergruppe Afrika to the British Operation Crusader offensive that led to the relief of Tobruk. He examines the armoured forces, equipment, doctrine, training, logistics and operations employed by both Allied and Axis forces throughout the period, focusing especially on the brigade and regimental level of operations. Fully illustrated throughout with photographs, profile artwork and maps, and featuring tactical-level vignettes and appendices analysing tank data, tank deliveries in-theatre and orders of battle, this book goes back to the sources to provide a new study of armoured warfare in the desert.