German 88mm Gun vs Allied Armour: North Africa 1941-43

The German '88 anti-tank gun was a formidable weapon that posed a significant threat to British and American armour during World War II. It was often used as part of a comprehensive system of defenses and was particularly deadly in the Western Desert. Despite its individual potency, the Allies' tactics and vehicles eventually evolved to deal with its power. This detailed new book tells the story of that evolution and provides an in-depth treatment of this key weapon of World War II.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 18 February 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The German '88 anti-tank gun earned a fearsome reputation for its deadly effectiveness in the role of anti-tank weapon. Its long range and devastating hitting power posed a significant threat to British and later American armored forces. Despite its individual potency, the '88 was typically employed as part of a comprehensive defensive system that relied on a combination of weapons strategically positioned to anticipate the enemy's likely approach and method of attack. In this context, the '88 became a particularly lethal component of the Afrika Korps' efforts to undermine British armored power in the Western Desert. Initially highly successful during Operations Battleaxe and Crusader in 1941 and 1942, the Allies' tactics and vehicles, such as the American-made M3 and the Crusader III, gradually evolved to counter the '88's formidable power. This comprehensive new book delves into the evolution of these tactics and provides a detailed examination of this crucial weapon of World War II.

Weight: 260g
Dimension: 432 x 340 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472841155