Panzer Aces I: German Tank Commanders of WWII
Six riveting, gritty accounts of some of the greatest German tank commanders, including Michael Wittmann, Hans Bolter, Hermann Bix, and others. Timelines mark the milestones of each officer's career.
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Panzer Aces I: German Tank Commanders of WWII
Six riveting, gritty accounts of some of the greatest German tank commanders, including Michael Wittmann, Hans Bolter, Hermann Bix, and others. Timelines mark the milestones of each officer's career.
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Panzer Aces I: German Tank Commanders of WWII
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780811748452 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Stackpole Books |
| Publication date: | 08/20/2004 |
| Series: | Stackpole Military History Series |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 448 |
| Sales rank: | 260,675 |
| File size: | 9 MB |
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