ARMY GROUP NORTH: The Wehrmacht in Russia, 1941-1945

Haupt, Werner

ISBN 10: 0764301829 / ISBN 13: 9780764301827

Published by Schiffer Military History, Atglen, PA, 1997

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First English language edition. The military history of the Second World War cannot be completely described, because of the lack of essential German documents. One cannot assume to find publications in a Reich archives, as one may when concerned with the First World War. Therefore the written German combat history is confined to battle descriptions, memoirs, and troop histories. After long years of studying sources and literature, the author now presents the military history of one of the larger theaters of the war. The completion of the history of "Army Group North" is a result of the author's utilization of all available German and Russian literature, as well as those combat diaries and documents of the committed troop units, that are available in German archives. In additon, the author was assisted in clearing up several questions by the advise of former members of the army group - from commanders to drivers. This series by Werner Haupt will continue with volume each on Army Group Center and Army Group South. The author served in the German Army as a soldier and officer in the northern sector of the Eastern Front during the Second World War. DJ is provided with protector. Only blemish is former owner's named printed on front endpiece. Bookseller Inventory # 001243

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Title: ARMY GROUP NORTH: The Wehrmacht in Russia, ...

Publisher: Schiffer Military History, Atglen, PA

Publication Date: 1997

Binding: Cloth

Book Condition:Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: First Edition

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Synopsis:

After long years of studying sources and literature, Werner Haupt presents the military history of one of the larger theaters of World War II. The completion of the history of ""Army Group North"" is the result of the author's utilization of all German and Russian literature, as well as those combat diaries and documents of the committed troop units that are available in German archives. In addition, the author was assisted in clearing up several questions by the advice of former members of the army group - from commanders to drivers. This series by Werner Haupt will continue with a volume each on Army Group Center and Army Group South. The author served in the German Army as a soldier and officer in the northern sector of the Eastern Front during the Second World War. He is also the author of Assault on Moscow - 1941 (available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.).

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German