Panzer Legions: A Guide to the German Army Tank Divisions of World War II and Their Commanders

by Samuel W. Mitcham Jr.

Overview

Hitler's tank divisions were his most lethal weapons during World War II. From success to failure, in victory and defeat, each division played a role in Hitler's campaign against the Allies.

Examines vehicles, armor quality, manpower, and leadership and includes a comprehensive index of individuals, units, battles, and campaigns

First guide to chronicle the history of each division from its inception to its destruction

Includes a career sketch of every panzer divisional commander

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811733533
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	12/20/2006
Series:	Stackpole Military History Series
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	8.98(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.92(d)

About the Author

Samuel W. Mitcham, Jr., is the author of more than twenty books on World War II. He lives in Louisiana.

Table of Contents

Preface
Panzer Divisions
1 thru 27
116th
130th
155th
178th
179th
232nd
233rd
273rd
Clausewitz
Feldhernnhalle (1 & 2)
Führer Grenadier
Holstein
Jueterburg
Kurmark
Muencheberg
Norway
Silesia
Tatra
Grossdeutschland
Appendix I
Appendix II
Appendix III
Appendix IV
Index

Editorial Reviews

An authority and frequent writer on Nazi Germany and the Second World War, Mitcham (geography, U. of Louisiana-Monroe) begins with a general account of the , armored branch, and the , military districts that were largely responsible for creating the divisions and maintain replacement and training systems. He argues that the system worked so well that historians have generally failed to recognize its importance to the German war effort. Then he lists each division, identifying its composition, home station, activity, commanders, and notes and sources. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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