Forczyk, Robert

Tank Warfare on the Eastern Front, 1941-1942: Schwerpunkt

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ISBN 13:: 9781526781543
author:: Forczyk, Robert
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Pen & Sword Military
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 23.11 x 15.49 x 2.54 centimetres
Genre:: History, Europe, Russia,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 4 working days

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The German panzer armies that swept into the Soviet Union in 1941 were an undefeated force, having honed their skill in combined arms warfare to a fine edge. They focused their panzers and tactical air support at key points on the battlefield, known as Schwerpunkt, to break through any defensive line and advance rapidly. Initially, these methods worked well, with the Red Army suffering defeat after defeat. However, the German plan was not without its weaknesses, including over-extension and logistical challenges that ultimately led to failure in 1941. In the second year of the invasion, the Germans shifted their Schwerpunkt towards the Volga and Caucasus, achieving some success, but the Red Army had grown stronger. Robert Forczyk's study offers a fresh analysis of how the German and Soviet tank forces developed their tactics and weaponry during this critical period. Using sources from Germany, Russia, and England, he provides a comprehensive overview of armored warfare from both sides, making for compelling reading on the greatest tank war in history.

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