Frontkampfer: Wehrmacht Photo Albums from the Front

A collection of rare photographs, many of which have never been published before, showcases the German war machine in the early years of the Second World War. The book follows the German military as it conquers France, the Balkans, and North Africa, and advances into the Soviet Union. It culminates in the Battle of Stalingrad, where the German military is repelled by the Red Army. The photographs offer a glimpse into the conditions of the opening years of the war, including heavy tanks, small arms, uniforms, and equipment.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2023
Publisher: Fonthill Media Ltd

Frontkampfer I: Blitzkrieg 1939-1942 is a remarkable collection of rare photographs, many of which have never been published before, showcasing the German war machine in the early years of the Second World War. The book begins in September 1939, with the invasion of Poland, and follows the German military as it conquers France, the Balkans, and North Africa, before sweeping deep into the Soviet Union during Operation Barbarossa. The intensity of the war reaches its peak as the German military occupies the Caucasus Mountains region and advances to the frontier of Asia, before being repelled by the Red Army at the horrific Battle of Stalingrad on the banks of the Volga River in the winter of 1942.

This book offers the reader a unique and intimate glimpse into the conditions of the opening years of the war through photographs directly from the albums of the men who were there. The photographs cover a wide range of subjects, including heavy tanks, small arms, uniforms, and equipment. In addition to the photographs, the book provides pertinent historical background and a study of the photographs themselves, shedding light on the techniques and strategies used by the German military during this period.

Frontkampfer I: Blitzkrieg 1939-1942 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Second World War, military history, or the history of photography. The rare photographs and detailed commentary provide a deeper understanding of the events and the men who fought in them, and will be of interest to historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone with an interest in the human cost of war.

Weight: 791g
Dimension: 248 x 172 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781558959