Panzerfaust and Panzerschreck Contributor(s): Rottman, Gordon L. (Author), Shumate, Johnny (Illustrator), Gilliland, Alan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1782007881 ISBN-13: 9781782007883 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $20.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Weapons - History | Europe - Germany |
Dewey: 623.42 |
Series: Weapon (Osprey) |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.1" W x 9.5" (0.45 lbs) 80 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - Germany |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: These lethal man-portable anti-tank weapons enabled Wehrmacht infantry to destroy T-34 and Sherman tanks. Written by an expert on anti-tank warfare, this book reveals the fascinating development history of the Panzerfaust and Panzerschreck and accessess the tactics that were employed by the soldiers using these two feared weapons. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rottman, Gordon L.: - Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969-70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas. |