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The Wehrmacht: The German Army in World War II, 1939-1945 (The Great Armies)
The Wehrmacht The German Army in World War II 19391945 - The Great Armies Author:Tim Ripley The German Army in World War II is remembered today as one of history's great armies. A combination of excellent leadership and highly trained soldiers, these forces were able to crush their enemies with relative ease. This authoritative, extensively illustrated work explores the combination of strategic, technical, and personal factors that ena... more »bled the Wehrmacht to attain its place in military annals as one of the premier twentieth-century forces. In this unique volume, expert Tim Ripley introduces the reader to the world of the German army, covering in detail concepts such as mobile defense and the formidable Blitzkrieg, and explains why the Wehrmacht was able to fight so long, with such fearsome effectiveness.« less