The German 88 Gun in Combat
Author | : Janusz Piekalkiewicz |
Publisher | : Schiffer Pub Limited |
Total Pages | : 191 |
Release | : 1992 |
ISBN-10 | : 0887403417 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780887403415 |
Rating | : 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book by renowned World War II historian Janusz Piekalkiewicz presents the history of the famous German "88" in its ground combat role - a role it mastered. First used by the Legion Condor in Spain, the 88 was soon recongnized as a superb anti-aircraft weapon. When Rommel turned the 88's on British tanks in North Africa its anti-tank capabilities became legendary. Over 200 action and close-up photographs show the 88 gun throughout its us in the Second World War on all fronts. Janusz Piekalkiewicz (1925-1988) was a world-renowned author on many aspects of World War II history. Over 30 of his books are in print including BMW Motorcycles in World WarII, from Schiffer Military History.