Böcker av Janusz Piekalkiewicz

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.

The famed World War II vehicle - the German equivalent of the American Jeep is presented here in a superb collection of vintage photographs, and detailed text included testing, production, guidebooks, and technical manuals. Included are the many variants that saw use on a variety of war fronts throughout the Second World War with special coverage of its extensive use in North Africa.

The Second World War made the greatest demands on the German Reichsbahn (national railway). Year after year, great quantities of war materiel were transported and almost always delivered. At times the trains rolled over nearly the entire continent of Europe. This heavily illustrated book documents the everyday life along the German rail lines on many war fronts. This is the first book of its kind in English for both the railroad fan as well as the military historian.

Over 220 photos show the various R12 and R75 types in various combat roles on all war fronts.