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- ISBN 9781841764627
- Weight: 220g
- Dimensions: 180 x 244mm
- Publication Date: 18 Oct 2002
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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The common German infantryman played a crucial role in the events that led to the outbreak of war.
The burden of duty lay on his shoulders during the opening moves of the conflict, in the invasion of Poland, the conquest of Norway and Denmark, the Low Countries and France. The Wehrmacht was unstoppable in this period, as it defeated almost every country that took the field against it.
This volume examines the recruitment, training, weapons and equipment of the German infantryman in the eventful years building up to and including Blitzkrieg. Weaponry, team roles, tactics, training and personal equipment are all covered.
David Westwood, Ph.D., was a freelance military historian who studied at RMA Sandhurst. He wrote a series of books on the organisation of the German Army, concentrating on the years from 1933 to 1945.
Adam Hook studied graphic design at art college and began his illustrating career in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions and has illustrated books for Osprey Publishing on diverse subjects.
