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Afrikakorps 1941-43 Gordon Williamson

Afrikakorps 1941-43 By Gordon Williamson

Afrikakorps 1941-43 by Gordon Williamson


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Describes the organization, uniforms and equipment of the Third Reich's elite North African soldiers. The author gives a history of the North Africa campaign, but also detailed operational histories of the Afrikakorps' constituent units and examines their equipment and insignia.

Afrikakorps 1941-43 Summary

Afrikakorps 1941-43 by Gordon Williamson

The campaign in North Africa between September 1940 and May 1943 holds not only an enduring fascination for postwar generations; but also a perhaps unique degree of nostalgia for some surviving participants. The campaign was no less costly in terms of human lives and material than many others; but regret at the cost is accompanied by positive memories in the minds of many veterans. This is not to suggest that the dead have been forgotten; but an almost mystical bond nevertheless exists, even between former enemies, amongst veterans of the desert campaign. Gordon Williamson examines the history, organisation and uniforms of Rommel's Afrikakorps.

About Gordon Williamson

Anthony Bryant is a historian specialising in medieval Japanese history. He graduated from Florida State University in 1983 with a degree in Japanese Area studies. He lived for some time in Tokyo and is a member of the Japan Armour and Weapons Research and Preservation Society. He has published numerous articles on the subject of Japanese arms and is the author of another book on the Samurai, in the Osprey Elite series. Angus McBride is one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and has contributed to more than 70 Osprey titles in the past three decades. Born in 1931 of Highland parents but orphaned as a child, he was educated at Canterbury Cathedral Choir School. He worked in advertising agencies from 1947, and after national service, emigrated to South Africa. He now lives and works in Cape Town.

Table of Contents

Introduction * The Campaign * DAK Organisation * The Major Formations * Uniforms and Insignia * The Plates

Additional information

GOR004444814
9781855321304
1855321300
Afrikakorps 1941-43 by Gordon Williamson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
19910926
64
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