German Pionier 1939-45
Subtitle: combat engineer of the Wehrmacht
By: Gordon L Rottman ; illustrated by Carlos Chagas
Contributors: Chagas, Carlos
Series: Warrior -- 146; Warrior series -- 146.
Publisher: Osprey Pub.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Oxford, UK; Long Island City, NY
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9781849082693; 9781846035784
Subjects: History; World War II; Military; Military History; HISTORY; Armed Forces
Description: The German Army of World War II collectively referred to its various engineer units as Pioniere (Pioneers). This organization included Pioniertruppen (Pioneer Troops), Bautruppen (Construction Troops), Eisenbahntruppen (Railway Troops), and Technische Truppen (Technical Troops). They were first and foremost assault troops, and construction workers second. They were tasked with overcoming manmade and natural obstacles, and in the attack they supported the infantry as specialist assault troops, attacking fortified positions with demolitions and flamethrowers. In the defence they constructed fort.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 63) and index.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Cover; Title; Imprint; Contents; Introduction; Recruitment; Rank; Daily Life; Appearance; Belief and Belonging; On Campaign; Life in the Field; Experience In Battle; The Aftermath of Battle; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.