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German Tanks in Normandy 1944 : The Panzer, Sturmgesch tz and Panzerj ger forces that faced the D-Day invasion, PDF eBook

German Tanks in Normandy 1944 : The Panzer, Sturmgesch tz and Panzerj ger forces that faced the D-Day invasion PDF

Illustrated by Rodr guez Felipe Rodr guez

Part of the New Vanguard series

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A new study of the German Panzer forces that stood between the Allies' D-Day beachhead and victory in World War II how they compared, how they were organized, and how they fought.

The German tank forces in Normandy in June August 1944 had the advantage of fighting on the defensive side, as well as comprising of some of the most powerful and advanced tanks used by any side in the war. Yet success in tank warfare depends on many things beyond technological superiority. This book describes the types of tanks, tank destroyers and assault guns used by the Panzer units in Normandy, how they fought on the Normandy battlefield, and why they were overwhelmed by the advancing Allies. It discusses the organization and equipment of the units, providing thumbnail sketches of basic organization and doctrine as well as statistical data on the types and categories of AFVs in German service.

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