Book description
Covers formations, strength, armament, equipment, rank insignia, rifle groups, rifle columns, the company, light infantry weapons, recon, panzerjager units, pioneer, veterinary units, support services and operational histories of the German infantry.
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1 author picked The German Infantry Handbook 1939-1945 as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I can't think of a better guide to organization than this one, penned by a surviving officer. It lays out in a straightforward manner how the units of the standard infantry division were organized, including both the combat and supporting arms, from squad up to regimental size.
In addition to this basic lesson in structure, which I found easy to read in an almost conversational style, I was drawn into the many anecdotes collected at the back of the book, usefully divided up by unit type, as well as dozens of photos I have not seen shared in other books.
From Michael's list on The best books for explaining the experience of German soldiers in the Second World War.
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