Panzer Aces II: Battles Stories of German Tank Commanders of WWII
With the same drama and excitement of the first book, Franz Kurowski relates the combat careers of six more decorated German Panzer officers. Chapters on Hermann von Oppeln-Bronikowski, Kurt Knispel, Karl Nicolussi-Leck, and other great commanders. Extensively researched, these gripping accounts follow the men and their tanks across three continents into some of World War II's bloodiest engagements. Master tacticians and gutsy leaders, these men are legends.
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Panzer Aces II: Battles Stories of German Tank Commanders of WWII
With the same drama and excitement of the first book, Franz Kurowski relates the combat careers of six more decorated German Panzer officers. Chapters on Hermann von Oppeln-Bronikowski, Kurt Knispel, Karl Nicolussi-Leck, and other great commanders. Extensively researched, these gripping accounts follow the men and their tanks across three continents into some of World War II's bloodiest engagements. Master tacticians and gutsy leaders, these men are legends.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780811744614 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Stackpole Books |
| Publication date: | 09/10/2004 |
| Series: | Stackpole Military History Series |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 432 |
| Sales rank: | 335,275 |
| File size: | 9 MB |
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