Panzer operations : Germany's Panzer Group 3 during the invasion of Russia, 1941 /
Hoth, Hermann,1885-1971,author.
Lyons, Linden,translator.
This book, originally published in German in 1956, has now been translated into English, unveiling a wealth of both experiences and analysis about Operation Barbarossa, perhaps the most important military campaign of the 20th century. Hermann Hoth led Germany's 3rd Panzer Group in Army Group Center--in tandem with Guderian's 2nd Group--during the invasion of the Soviet Union, and together those two daring Panzer commanders achieved a series of astounding victories, encircling entire Russian armies at Minsk, Smolensk, and Vyazma, all the way up to the very gates of Moscow.
Originally published as: Panzer-Operationen, 1956.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-215).
Background -- Destruction of the enemy in the border areas, 22 June-1 July -- At Hitler's headquarters, 26-30 June 1941 -- From Minsk to the Western Dvina, 1-7 July 1941 -- The Battle of Smolensk, 8-16 July -- Closing the Smolensk pocket, 16 July-18 August -- Moscow, Kiev, or Leningrad -- The operations of the Battle of Vyazma -- Conclusion -- Epilogue: Hermann Hoth's career after the Battle of Vyazma / Linden Lyons -- Appendices.
This book, originally published in German in 1956, has now been translated into English, unveiling a wealth of both experiences and analysis about Operation Barbarossa, perhaps the most important military campaign of the 20th century. Hermann Hoth led Germany's 3rd Panzer Group in Army Group Center--in tandem with Guderian's 2nd Group--during the invasion of the Soviet Union, and together those two daring Panzer commanders achieved a series of astounding victories, encircling entire Russian armies at Minsk, Smolensk, and Vyazma, all the way up to the very gates of Moscow.
Germany. Heer. Panzerarmee, 3.
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945