Panzerartillerie: Firepower for the Panzer Divisions

This book provides a detailed analysis of Germany's Panzerartillerie in World War II, featuring unpublished images and first-hand accounts. It explores the formation and development of the force from its early days in the 1930s to its decline in the Eastern Front.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 21 March 2019
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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This is a comprehensive analysis of Germany's Panzerartillerie in World War II, featuring many previously unpublished images and first-hand accounts. The German Panzerartillerie was a crucial component of the Panzer divisions that spearheaded the German forces' conquests of Western Europe and reached as far as the gates of Moscow in the East. The fast-paced, mobile artillery required for warfare in the age of Blitzkrieg was provided by the Panzerartillerie, which was essential to the Wehrmacht's success. The Allies had no equivalent to this force until the United States entered the war. Drawing on original material from German archives and private collections, including some images that have never been published before, German armor expert Thomas Anderson explores the formation and development of this force from its early days in the 1930s through the glory days of Blitzkrieg warfare to its eventual decline in the face of the challenges of the Eastern Front.

Introduction:
The German Panzerartillerie played a pivotal role in the German military's success during World War II. The Panzer divisions, which were the backbone of the German forces, relied heavily on the Panzerartillerie for their firepower and mobility. The Panzerartillerie was a combination of heavy artillery pieces and mobile howitzers that were designed to support the Panzer divisions' advance and provide cover for their infantry units.

Development:
The German Panzerartillerie began its development in the early 1930s, with the introduction of the 88 mm FlaK gun. This was followed by the development of the 105 mm howitzer, which was used in conjunction with the 88 mm gun to provide a powerful artillery barrage. The 150 mm howitzer was also introduced during this period, and it was used to provide long-range fire support for the Panzer divisions.

Blitzkrieg Warfare:
The German Panzerartillerie was ideally suited for the fast-paced, mobile warfare of Blitzkrieg. The Panzer divisions were able to move quickly and efficiently across the battlefield, thanks to their combination of armor and artillery. The Panzerartillerie was able to provide cover for the Panzer divisions, as well as engage enemy forces at long range.

The Eastern Front:
The German Panzerartillerie faced its greatest challenge on the Eastern Front, where it was pitted against the Soviet Union's vast military resources and industrial capacity. The Soviet Union had a large number of tanks and other armored vehicles, which were able to engage the German Panzer divisions at close range. The German Panzerartillerie was able to hold its own on the Eastern Front, but it was eventually overwhelmed by the Soviet Union's superior firepower.

Conclusion:
The German Panzerartillerie was a powerful and effective weapon in the hands of the German military. Its development and deployment during Blitzkrieg warfare were instrumental in the German forces' conquests of Western Europe and their advance to the gates of Moscow. However, the German Panzerartillerie was eventually overwhelmed by the Soviet Union's superior firepower on the Eastern Front.

\n Weight: 1038g\n
Dimension: 246 x 203 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472820242\n \n