Axis Cavalry in World War II (Men-at-Arms)
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Axis Cavalry in World War II (Men-at-Arms)
It is often forgotten that the German Wehrmacht of 1939-45 relied heavily upon horses. Not only was the majority of Army transport and much of the artillery dependent on draught horse teams; the Germans also kept a horse-mounted cavalry division in the field until the end of 1941. After withdrawing it, they discovered a need to revive and greatly expand their cavalry units in 1943-45. The Army and Waffen-SS cavalry proved their worth on the Russian Front, supported by other Axis cavalry contingents - Romanian, Hungarian, Italian, and locally recruited. In this book an experienced horseman describes that last generation of horse-soldiers in a text supported by tables, photographs, and meticulous colour plates.
Axis Cavalry in World War II (Men-at-Arms)
It is often forgotten that the German Wehrmacht of 1939-45 relied heavily upon horses. Not only was the majority of Army transport and much of the artillery dependent on draught horse teams; the Germans also kept a horse-mounted cavalry division in the field until the end of 1941. After withdrawing it, they discovered a need to revive and greatly expand their cavalry units in 1943-45. The Army and Waffen-SS cavalry proved their worth on the Russian Front, supported by other Axis cavalry contingents - Romanian, Hungarian, Italian, and locally recruited. In this book an experienced horseman describes that last generation of horse-soldiers in a text supported by tables, photographs, and meticulous colour plates.
Specifications | |
Binding | Paperback |
Brand | Bloomsbury |
EANs | 9781841763231 |
ItemPartNumber | 8 colour & 40 b&w illustrations |
Manufacturer | Osprey Publishing |
ProductGroup | Book |
ReleaseDate | 2001-11-25T00:00:01Z |
Title | Axis Cavalry in World War II (Men-at-Arms) |
UnitCount | 1 |