HITLER'S ARMIES: A History of the German War Machine 1939-45

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This work charts the evolution of Hitler's war machine from the formidable force which won stunning victories during the Blitzkrieg in 1939-1940, to the hard campaigns it fought in the deserts of North Africa and the frozen wastelands of the Soviet Union to the eventual retreat to the Fatherland itself. Drawing upon Osprey Publishing's unique archive, this volume expertly weaves together the story of the development and deployment of Hitler's armies displayed alongside a stunning collection of original artwork and photographs to show the kit and equipment of the various land forces.

Contents
* Introduction
* Blitzkrieg: Hitler's War Machine Unleashed
* Desert Warfare: Rommel's Afrika Korps
* The Surprise Assault: Operation Barbarossa and the War in the East 1941-43
* The Tide Turns: War on the Western Front 1944
* The Final Defeats: Retreat to the Fatherland 1944-45
* Conclusion