Tip of the Spear: German Armored Reconnaissance in Action in World War II

by Robert J. Edwards

Overview

During World War II, German armored reconnaissance laid the groundwork—often through small-unit actions—for the stunning tank and infantry operations that made the German military famous. Robert Edwards's follow-up to Scouts Out, the first extensive treatment of the subject in English, focuses on the battles and personalities found in ranks of the Waffen-SS, Luftwaffe, and other divisions.• Covers armored reconnaissance in Poland, France in 1940, the Balkans, North Africa, the Eastern Front, Italy, and the Western Front• Numerous firsthand accounts and after-action reports• Analysis of recon operations, from tactics and doctrine to vehicles and commanders

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811715713
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	11/15/2015
Pages:	528
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Robert Edwards, a retired U.S. Army armor officer who led a scout platoon, has taught at West Point and is the author of Scouts Out (978-0-9117-1311-5). He has also translated numerous books from German into English. He lives in Navarre, Florida.

Editorial Reviews

"After the success of Scouts Out, Edwards and his team continue their labor of love with a second well-researched, well-written, well-illustrated volume about German armored reconnaissance forces."

Stone & Stone