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Poland 1939 : The Birth of Blitzkrieg (Praeger Illustrated Military History)
Poland 1939 The Birth of Blitzkrieg - Praeger Illustrated Military History Author:Steven J. Zaloga The German invasion of Poland on September 1, 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 spreadi... more »ng 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 U.S. Army. Its stubborn defense did give the Germans some surprises and German casualties were relatively heavy for such a short campaign.« less