96 pages : 25 cm
The German invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939 began World War II in Europe, pitting the newly modernized army of Europe's great industrial power against the much smaller Polish army and introducing the world to a new style of warfare - Blitzkrieg. Panzer divisions spearheaded the German assault with Stuka dive-bombers prowling ahead spreading terror and mayhem. This book demonstrates how the Polish army was not as backward as it is often portrayed and fielded a tank force larger than that of the contemporary US Army. Its stubborn defence did give the Germans some surprises and German casualties were relatively heavy for such a short campaign.--Provided by publisher
Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction -- Chronology -- Opposing Commanders -- Opposing Armies -- Opposing Plans -- The German Assault The Battle of Warsaw -- The Soviet Invasion -- The Aftermath -- The Battlefield today -- Further Reading
The German invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939 began World War II in Europe, pitting the newly modernized army of Europe's great industrial power against the much smaller Polish army and introducing the world to a new style of warfare - Blitzkrieg. Panzer divisions spearheaded the German assault with Stuka dive-bombers prowling ahead spreading terror and mayhem. This book demonstrates how the Polish army was not as backward as it is often portrayed and fielded a tank force larger than that of the contemporary US Army. Its stubborn defence did give the Germans some surprises and German casualties were relatively heavy for such a short campaign.--Provided by publisher
Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction -- Chronology -- Opposing Commanders -- Opposing Armies -- Opposing Plans -- The German Assault The Battle of Warsaw -- The Soviet Invasion -- The Aftermath -- The Battlefield today -- Further Reading
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