Hitler's Panzers : the lightning attacks that revolutionized warfare / Dennis Showalter.
MILITARY HISTORY. A fascinating account of Nazi Germany's armored forces by the author of "Patton and Rommel." <br> Determined to secure a quick, decisive victory on the World War II battlefields, Adolf Hitler adopted an attack plan that combined tools with technique- the formidable Panzer divisions. Self-contained armored units able to operate independently, the Panzers became the German army's fighting core as well as its moral focus, establishing an entirely new military doctrine. <br> In "Hitler's Panzers," renowned World War II scholar Dennis Showalter presents a comprehensive and unbiased study of Nazi Germany's armored forces. By delving deeply into a detailed history of the theory, strategy, myths, and realities of Germany's technologically innovative approach to warfare, Showalter provides a look at the military lessons of the past, and a speculation on how the Panzer ethos may be implemented in the future of international conflict.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780425236895
- ISBN: 0425236897
- Physical Description: 390 pages : maps ; 23 cm
- Publisher: New York : Berkley Caliber, 2010.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945 > Military leadership.
Germany. Heer > Armored troops > History > 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 > Tank warfare.
World War, 1939-1945 > Germany.
Military art and science > Germany > History > 20th century.
Tanks (Military science) > Germany > History > 20th century.
Lightning war > Germany > History > 20th century.
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 940.5413 SHO (Text) | 36015000479226 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Accessibility Features
Summary:
MILITARY HISTORY. A fascinating account of Nazi Germany's armored forces by the author of "Patton and Rommel."
Determined to secure a quick, decisive victory on the World War II battlefields, Adolf Hitler adopted an attack plan that combined tools with technique- the formidable Panzer divisions. Self-contained armored units able to operate independently, the Panzers became the German army's fighting core as well as its moral focus, establishing an entirely new military doctrine.
In "Hitler's Panzers," renowned World War II scholar Dennis Showalter presents a comprehensive and unbiased study of Nazi Germany's armored forces. By delving deeply into a detailed history of the theory, strategy, myths, and realities of Germany's technologically innovative approach to warfare, Showalter provides a look at the military lessons of the past, and a speculation on how the Panzer ethos may be implemented in the future of international conflict.
Determined to secure a quick, decisive victory on the World War II battlefields, Adolf Hitler adopted an attack plan that combined tools with technique- the formidable Panzer divisions. Self-contained armored units able to operate independently, the Panzers became the German army's fighting core as well as its moral focus, establishing an entirely new military doctrine.
In "Hitler's Panzers," renowned World War II scholar Dennis Showalter presents a comprehensive and unbiased study of Nazi Germany's armored forces. By delving deeply into a detailed history of the theory, strategy, myths, and realities of Germany's technologically innovative approach to warfare, Showalter provides a look at the military lessons of the past, and a speculation on how the Panzer ethos may be implemented in the future of international conflict.
