World War II Infantry Fire Support Tactics. Elite 214.

Rottman, Gordon L. and Peter Dennis (Illustr.):

ISBN 10: 1472815467 / ISBN 13: 9781472815460

Published by Osprey Publishing, 2016

About this Item

8°, 64 Seiten mit teils auch farbigen Abbildungen, farbig illustr. OKart. - sehr guter Zustand! Wie Neu - 2016. H11845 ISBN: 9781472815460 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 501.

Seller Inventory # 272099

Bibliographic Details

• Title: World War II Infantry Fire Support Tactics. Elite 214.
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472815467
• ISBN 13: 9781472815460
• Binding: Softcover/Paperback
• Condition: Wie neu
• Weight: 501 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Der Zweite Weltkrieg 1939 bis 1945 und National...

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Synopsis

As infantry units advanced across Europe the only support they could rely on from day to day was that provided by the heavy weapons of their own units. While thundering tanks struck fear into the hearts of their enemies, it was the machine guns, mortars, and light cannon that proved to be most important, causing the majority of casualties suffered during World War II. Common principles were shared across units but the wide variety of weapons available to the different armies altered the way they were used in battle.


Focusing on the US, British, German, and Soviet troops, this title offers a comprehensive guide to infantry fire support tactics used through World War II. Combat reports are complemented by specially commissioned artwork to show the way in which tactics varied, and highlight how developments obliged opposing armies to review their own methods.

About the Authors

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 before 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.

Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, leading him to study Illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.