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Osprey New Vanguard 280: World War II German Super-Heavy Siege Guns NVG 280

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Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Features
Illustrated
Original Language
English
ISBN
9781472837172
Book Title
World War II German Super-Heavy Siege Guns
Book Series
New Vanguard Ser.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Item Length
9.6 in
Publication Year
2020
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Gaudesi, Andrea Ricciardi Di, Yes
Item Height
0.1 in
Author
Martin Rupp, Marc Romanych
Genre
Technology & Engineering, History
Topic
Military Science, Military / World War II, Military / Weapons
Item Weight
5.6 Oz
Item Width
7.2 in
Number of Pages
48 Pages

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Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1472837177
ISBN-13
9781472837172
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15038378919

Product Key Features

Book Title
World War II German Super-Heavy Siege Guns
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military Science, Military / World War II, Military / Weapons
Publication Year
2020
Illustrator
Gaudesi, Andrea Ricciardi Di, Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, History
Author
Martin Rupp, Marc Romanych
Book Series
New Vanguard Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

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Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
5.6 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
7.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
280
Dewey Decimal
623.42
Table Of Content
Introduction The Return of Fortress Europe Design and Development Operational History Conclusion Bibliography Index
Synopsis
This is a new history of Germany's powerful super-heavy siege artillery of World War II, which were designed to smash the most formidable fortresses on the Western and Eastern fronts., As World War II approached, Germany ordered Krupp and Rheimetall-Borsig to build several super-heavy siege guns, vital to smash through the fortresses that stood in the way of the Blitzkrieg. These weapons - the 60cm and 54cm Karl-Gerät, the 80cm Gustav, and the 35.5cm Haubitze M1 - were much larger and more complex than the guns of World War I, and required years to build and test. So as war drew near, the German High Command hastily brought some World War I-era heavy artillery back into service and then acquired a large number of Czech Skoda mortars. The advanced new siege guns began entering service in time for the invasion of Russia, most famously being used at Sevastopol, and later in the war they were employed sporadically on both the Eastern and Western fronts. Germany used some 50 siege guns during World War II, far more than the 35 it had during World War I. With superbly detailed artwork of the guns, their components, and deployment, this is an essential guide to these super-weapons, exploring their history, development, and use in detail. Book jacket., This is a new history of Germany's powerful super-heavy siege artillery of World War II, which were designed to smash the most formidable fortresses on the Western and Eastern fronts. As the outbreak of World War II approached, Nazi Germany ordered artillery manufacturers Krupp and Rheimetall-Borsig to build several super-heavy siege guns, vital to smash through French and Belgian fortresses that stood in the way of the Blitzkrieg. These "secret weapons" were much larger than the siege artillery of World War I and included the largest artillery piece of the war, the massive 80cm railway gun "schwere Gustav" (Heavy Gustav). However, these complex and massive artillery pieces required years to build and test and, as war drew near, the German High Command hastily brought several WWI-era heavy artillery pieces back into service and then purchased, and later confiscated, a large number of Czech Skoda mortars. The new super siege guns began entering service in time for the invasion of Russia, notably participating in the attack on the fortress of Brest-Litovsk. The highpoint for the siege artillery was the siege of Sevastopol in the summer of 1942, which was the largest concentration of siege guns in the war. Afterwards, when Germany was on the defensive in the second half of 1943, the utility of the guns was greatly diminished, and they were employed in a piecemeal and sporadic fashion on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. In total, the German Army used some 50 siege guns during World War II, far more than the thirty-five it had during World War I. Supported by contemporary photographs and detailed artwork of the guns and their components, this is an essential guide to these guns, exploring their history, development, and deployment in stunning detail.
LC Classification Number
UF145

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  • by qf1636-iwg90jrm
    Feb 24, 2021

    Osprey WW II German super heavy Seige Guns

    really enjoyed this book. It compliments my collection of railroad guns.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: nobleknightgames

  • by lineman
    Apr 13, 2021

    Great book

    Very thorough and easy to read

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • by marty194
    Dec 08, 2020

    Interesting perspective on huge artillery pieces.

    Excellent information and photos on an interesting subject if you're interested massive artillery.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: nobleknightgames

  • by robertd1638
    Jun 10, 2024

    A++ A very good reference book.

    A++ A very good reference book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: betterworldbooks

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