German Army 1939-45 (4) Eastern Front 1943-45 (M-a-A #330)

In early 1943, the annihilation of the 6th Army at Stalingrad marked the irreversible turning-point of World War II (1939-1945) in the East. Despite occasional local successes gained in the face of great odds - testimony to the Wehrmacht's extraordinary resilience - from now on Germany was on the defensive. Despite Hitler's damaging interference the quality of German field leadership, and of new weapons, remained high; but each new Soviet offensive pushed the front line closer to - and finally, across - the borders of the Reich. In this fourth title of their sequence author and artist describe and illustrate the developments in unit organization, uniforms and equipment during 1943-45, including information on European and Eastern volunteer units; text and illustrations are supported by detailed tables.The context of the Eastern Front 1943-5; the High Command of the army and Wermacht; the strategy; the development of army units; European volunteers; the Osttrupen; the northern front 1943-5; the Arctic front 1943-5; Southern Front 1943-5; army uniforms, insignia and medals.