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Scouts Out : A History of German Armored Reconnaissance Units in World War II by Michael Oilve, Michael H. Pruett and Robert Edwards (2014, Hardcover)
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The book is illustrated throughout with hundreds of black-and-white photos, many of them rare and never published before, depicting all manner of vehicles, soldiers, and more. One of the highlights of the book is the insert featuring colour diagrams of vehicles.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherStackpole Books
ISBN-100811713113
ISBN-139780811713115
eBay Product ID (ePID)175724292
Product Key Features
Book TitleScouts Out : a History of German Armored Reconnaissance Units in World War II
Number of Pages528 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicEurope / Germany, Military / World War II
Publication Year2014
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorMichael Oilve, Michael H. Pruett, Robert Edwards
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight71.1 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2013-031997
ReviewsScouts Out contains everything you ever wanted to know about Wehrmacht armored recon forces in WWII, plus a ton of interesting information you never even realized you wanted to know, all handsomely illustrated.
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal358.18
SynopsisScouts Out is the definitive account of German armored reconnaissance in World War II, essential for historians, armor buffs, collectors, modelers, and wargamers. The first extensive treatment of the subject in English, it features: Profiles of the armored reconnaissance vehicles that performed vital functions for the Third Reich's war machine Capsule histories of the reconnaissance elements of panzer and mechanized infantry divisions, including those of the Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe Firsthand accounts from reconnaissance soldiers Hundreds of photos, the majority of which have never been published before Color illustrations of uniforms and insignia", Scouts Out is the definitive account of German armored reconnaissance in World War II, essential for historians, armor buffs, collectors, modelers, and wargamers. The first extensive treatment of the subject in English, it features: Profiles of the armored reconnaissance vehicles that performed vital functions for the Third Reich's war machine Capsule histories of the reconnaissance elements of panzer and mechanized infantry divisions, including those of the Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe Firsthand accounts from reconnaissance soldiers Hundreds of photos, the majority of which have never been published before Color illustrations of uniforms and insignia, Accomplished tank expert Robert Edwards, a retired American armour officer and former instructor at West Point who has studied armour for decades, offers a comprehensive history of German armoured reconnaissance in World War II., Accomplished tank expert Robert Edwards, a retired American armour officer and former instructor at West Point who has studied armour for decades, offers a comprehensive history of German armoured reconnaissance in World War II. The book begins with an examination of the development of reconnaissance doctrine and then describes how the Germans put theory into practice on the battlefield with infantry, cavalry, fast troops, the Waffen-SS, and Luftwaffe ground formations. All types of armoured vehicles are described and illustrated, such as light armoured cars, command-and-control vehicles, foreign armoured cars used by the Germans, half-tracks, and motorcycles. The uniforms of the reconnaissance troops are covered, as are tactical insignia. The book is illustrated throughout with hundreds of black-and-white photos, many of them rare and never published before, depicting all manner of vehicles, soldiers, and more. One of the highlights of the book is the insert featuring colour diagrams of vehicles. This book is an essential reference for historians, buffs, collectors, and modellers. About the Author Robert Edwards, a retired U.S. Army armour officer, has taught at West Point.He lives in Navarre, Florida.
LC Classification NumberUG446.5.E34 2013
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