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Poland 1939 - The Birth of Blitzkrieg

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Campaign Series - World War II - Eastern Front

MSRP $19.95


Product Info

Title
Poland 1939 - The Birth of Blitzkrieg
Publisher
Category
Author
Steven J. Zaloga
Publish Year
2002
Pages
96
Dimensions
7x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147347658
MFG. Part #
OSPCAM107
Type
Softcover
Series
CAM107

Description

The German invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939 began World War II in Europe, pitting the newly modernized army of Europe’s great industrial power against the much smaller Polish army and introducing the world to a new style of warfare – Blitzkrieg. Panzer divisions spearheaded the German assault with Stuka dive-bombers prowling ahead spreading terror and mayhem. This book demonstrates how the Polish army was not as backward as it is often portrayed and fielded a tank force larger than that of the contemporary US Army. Its stubborn defense did give the Germans some surprises and German casualties were relatively heavy for such a short campaign.

Contents:
Introduction
Chronology
Opposing Commanders
Opposing Armies
Opposing Plans
The German Assault
The Battle of Warsaw
The Soviet Invasion
The Aftermath
The Battlefield today
Further Reading
Index

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