It has 151 illustrations and pictures and covers all topics of military life and training. In WWII- Softbound, by Matthew Gajkowski. The first portion of this unusual work is a detailed review of the German squad level infantry tactics using German regulations and American studies. It is highly illustrated, and provides tactical exercises to illustrate points. The second portion is a translation of the German Panzer Grenadier tactics and reviews both mounted and dismounted tactics.
Diagrams show the proper deployment both of dismounted infantry and half-tracks in combat.
The last portion of the panzer grenadier section provides illustrations and explanations of hand signals used for communicating between half-tracks. The final portion of this book is a series of highly detailed listings of various German infantry companies from 1943-1945, including panzer grenadier companies, grenadier companies, bicycle companies and skij ger companies. This book delves in the beginnings of this amazing unit, its tactics, weapons, training, engagements, logistics and some of the famous and infamous from it's ranks. The unit's Knight's Cross and German Cross holders are listed and illustrated.