The History of the Panzerwaffe: 1939-43 Volume I

The Germans transformed armoured warfare from a lumbering and ponderous experiment in World War I into something that could decide the outcome of conflicts. This technical and operational history is the definitive guide to the legendary Panzerwaffe, from its very infancy to the days when it made Europe its garden path at the height of Nazi German power. With rare and revealing combat reports, along with photographs sourced from previously unseen private and archival collections, it uncovers the technical and operational stories of the formidable armoured beasts that formed the backbone of the German war machine - tanks such as the Panzer I, II and 38(t).1Laying the foundation - pre-war establishment 2The seizure of Czechoslovakia - backing the Panzerwaffe 3Poland - the ordeal 4France - at eye level 5The Balkans - the unwanted campaign 6Russia - an overmighty opponent? 71942 - upgrading the Panzers 8North Africa - defeat instead of superiority 9Dark prospects - Waiting for the new tanks 10Tank recovery and repair 1935-42