Axis Cavalry in World War II (Men-at-Arms - World War II - Axis - Germany)

Dr. Jeffrey Fowler

ISBN 10: 1841763233 / ISBN 13: 9781841763231

Edité par Osprey, 1999

Osprey Men-at-Arms - World War II - Axis - Germany Axis Cavalry in World War II (EX)Manufacturer: OspreyProduct Line: Men-at-Arms - World War II - Axis - GermanyType: SoftcoverCode: OSPMAA361Copyright Date: 2001Author: Dr. Jeffrey FowlerPage Count: 48Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is EX. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:It is often forgotten that the German Wehrmacht of 1939-45 relied heavily upon horses. Not only was the majority of Army transport and much of the artillery dependent on draught horse teams; the Germans also kept a horse-mounted cavalry division in the field until the end of 1941. After withdrawing it, they discovered a need to revive and greatly expand their cavalry units in 1943-45. The Army and Waffen-SS cavalry proved their worth on the Russian Front, supported by other Axis cavalry contingents - Romanian, Hungarian, Italian, and locally recruited. In this book an experienced horseman describes that last generation of horse-soldiers in a text supported by tables, photographs, and meticulous color plates. N° de réf. du vendeur 2147829878

Synopsis :

It is often forgotten that the German Wehrmacht of 1939-45 relied heavily upon horses.

Not only was the majority of Army transport and much of the artillery dependent on draught horse teams; the Germans also kept a horse-mounted cavalry division in the field until the end of 1941. After withdrawing it, they discovered a need to revive and greatly expand their cavalry units in 1943-45. The Army and Waffen-SS cavalry proved their worth on the Russian Front, supported by other Axis cavalry contingents - Romanian, Hungarian, Italian, and locally recruited.

In this book an experienced horseman describes that last generation of horse-soldiers in a text supported by tables, photographs, and meticulous colour plates.

À propos de l?auteur: MIKE CHAPPELL comes from an Aldershot family with British Army connections stretching back several generations. He enlisted as a teenage private in the Royal Hampshire Regiment in 1952 and retired in 1974, as RSM of the 1st Battalion The Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers), after seeing service in Malaya, Cyprus, Swaziland, Libya, Germany, Ulster and home garrisons. He began painting military subjects in 1968 and has gained worldwide popularity as a military illustrator. Mike has written and illustrated many books for Osprey.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Axis Cavalry in World War II (Men-at-Arms - ...
Éditeur : Osprey
Date d'édition : 1999
Reliure : Softcover
Illustrateur : Chappell, Mike
Etat : Fine