WW2 Bunker
The History of the Panzerwaffe Volume 2: 1942–45
The History of the Panzerwaffe Volume 2: 1942–45
Author: Thomas Anderson
Condition: Like New
Couldn't load pickup availability
Thomas Anderson's The History of the Panzerwaffe, Volume 2: 1942–45 traces the final, desperate years of Germany's armoured forces as Allied troops pushed from Normandy, the Soviets advanced on the Eastern Front, and the Wehrmacht sought to hold a collapsing front. Focusing on the continued role of the Panzer IV, the battlefield debut and employment of the Panzer V Panther, and the StuG III assault gun, the book blends operational narrative—from Stalingrad, Kursk and the Italian campaign to D‑Day, the Ardennes Offensive and the last stand in Berlin—with analysis of reorganization, new late‑war weapon systems and first‑hand combat accounts to reveal how the Panzerwaffe fought, adapted and ultimately failed.
Published by Bloomsbury/Osprey (General Military) on 23 May 2017, this hardback spans 304 pages and carries ISBN 9781472814487; it functions as both a technical/organizational reference and an operational history. The volume is richly illustrated—approximately 250 black‑and‑white illustrations and numerous rare archive photographs—and includes explosive combat reports and battlefield accounts that enhance its value to collectors, modelers and history enthusiasts.
Share
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Core Bibliographic Data
Title: The History of the Panzerwaffe, Volume 2: 1942–45
Author: Thomas Anderson
Series: General Military (Osprey Publishing)
Publisher / Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing / Osprey Publishing
Publication date: 23 May 2017
Format: Hardback
Extent: 304 pages
ISBN: 9781472814487
Type & Scope of Book
Non-fiction
Military history
Armoured warfare history
Technical and organizational reference (Panzerwaffe structure, reorganization, weapon systems)
Operational and campaign history (Eastern and Western Fronts)
World War II, late-war period 1942–1945
Focus on German armoured forces (Panzerwaffe)
Theaters of War Covered
Eastern Front (Stalingrad, Kursk, operations against the USSR)
Western Front (invasion in the West, Normandy landings / D-Day, Ardennes Offensive)
Italian campaign (loss of Italy)
Defense of Berlin (final battles in Germany)
Operations, Campaigns, and Major Phases
Battle of Stalingrad (Stalingrad – the “planned” fiasco)
Preparation for Operation Zitadelle / Battle of Kursk (reorganization of the Panzerwaffe; Kursk – new weapon systems)
Battle of Kursk (Kursk – “a narrow loss?”)
Italian campaign (the slow loss of Italy)
Allied invasion of Western Europe (defense against the D‑Day landings / invasion in the West)
Ardennes Offensive (role of Panzers in the Ardennes Offensive)
Final defense and collapse of the Panzerwaffe, including last stand in Berlin
Nations and Sides Involved
Germany (Panzerwaffe, Wehrmacht armoured forces)
Allied forces (opponents on Eastern and Western fronts)
USSR (Soviet forces on Eastern Front)
Western Allies (including forces involved in Normandy, Italy, and Ardennes campaigns)
Branch / Unit Focus
Panzerwaffe (German armoured branch)
German Panzer divisions
Tank and assault gun units (including Sturmgeschütze used to strengthen tank units)
Weapons and Vehicles (Explicitly Covered)
Panzer IV (continued use as backbone of armoured divisions)
Panzer V Panther (battlefield debut and employment)
StuG III (Sturmgeschütz III assault gun, role and use to reinforce tank units)
German armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) – late-war types and new weapon systems discussed in context of Kursk and later operations
Content Features and Format
Extensive visual content
Approx. 250 black-and-white illustrations
Archive photographs
Combat reports and battlefield accounts
Thematic and Descriptive Keywords
Panzerwaffe history, 1942–1945
German armoured divisions
German tank warfare (late war)
Reorganization of Panzerwaffe
New German tank weapon systems (Panther, late Panzer IV, StuG III developments)
Defensive operations (Eastern Front, Western Front, Italy)
German defensive strategy after Stalingrad
Ardennes Offensive armoured actions
Tank battles at Kursk
Fall and collapse of the Panzerwaffe
Last stand in Berlin (armoured forces)
Comparative assessment of German versus Allied armoured forces (implied through focus on “weakness of a superior opponent” and reliance on Panzers)
Classification Tags (for Cataloging)
World War II – European Theater – Eastern Front
World War II – European Theater – Western Front
World War II – Italian Campaign
World War II – Armoured warfare
Germany – Army – Armoured troops (Panzerwaffe)
Germany – Military history – 1939–1945
Tanks and armoured fighting vehicles – Germany
Panzer IV
Panther (Panzer V)
StuG III (Sturmgeschütz III)
Battle of Stalingrad
Battle of Kursk
Operation Zitadelle
Normandy landings – German armoured defense
Ardennes Offensive – German armour
Battle of Berlin – German armoured forces
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
You’ve reached the divisional archives. Whether you are looking for the technical blueprints of a Panzer, the gritty memoirs of an infantryman, or a bird’s-eye view of the Pacific Theater, we’ve got your intel right here. Our collection ranges from technical specs and biographies to rare photo journals and historical novels.
Before you enlist a new title into your personal library, check the Condition Report below to see how much action these volumes have seen:
New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
