| The Caucasus 1942-43: Kleist's Race for Oil Contributor(s): Forczyk, Robert (Author), Noon, Steve (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1472805836 ISBN-13: 9781472805836 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $21.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Modern - 20th Century - History | Russia & The Former Soviet Union |
| Dewey: 940.542 |
| LCCN: 2015460356 |
| Series: Campaign |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.1" W x 9.5" (0.50 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Cultural Region - Russia |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Much has been written of the titanic clashes between the Wehrmacht and the Red Army at Stalingrad, but this volume tells the other, equally important half of the story of Fall Blau (Case Blue). Learning from their experiences during the sweeping advances of Operation Barbarossa a year before, Wehrmacht commanders knew that Nazi Germany's lack of oil was a huge strategic problem. Seizure of the Caucasus oilfields, which were responsible for 82% of the Soviet Union's crude oil, would simultaneously alleviate the German army's oil shortages whilst denying vital fuel resources to the Red Army. While Army Group B advanced along the Volga towards Stalingrad, Army Group A, spearheaded by Ewald von Kleist's elite Panzerarmee 1 was to advance into the Caucasus to seize the oilfields of Maikop, Grozny and Baku. Featuring full-color artwork, archival photos and detailed analysis, this book follows the vicious, intense fighting that characterized one of the most important campaigns of World War II. |
Contributor Bio(s): Forczyk, Robert: - Robert Forczyk has a PhD in International Relations and National Security from the University of Maryland and a strong background in European and Asian military history. He retired as a lieutenant colonel from the US Army Reserves having served 18 years as an armour officer in the US 2nd and 4th infantry divisions and as an intelligence officer in the 29th Infantry Division (Light). Dr Forczyk is currently a consultant in the Washington, DC area.Noon, Steve: - Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. He's had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. He has provided award-winning illustrations for the publishers Dorling Kindersley, where his interest in historical illustration began. Steve has illustrated over 30 books for Osprey. |