Panzer Krieg Volume 2

Panzer Krieg Volume 2 – German Armoured Operations at Stalingrad

Dive into the gripping history of Panzer-Regiment 2, one of the first German armoured formations, as it takes centre stage in this long-awaited second volume of the Panzer Krieg series. This comprehensive study meticulously examines the regiment’s journey, starting from its origins in the mid-1930s through its pivotal role in the campaigns that defined the Panzerwaffe’s fearsome reputation:

• Early Operations: The Sudetenland, Poland, France, and the Balkans.
• Operation Barbarossa: Spearheading deep lunges and enduring brutal encirclement battles at Verba, Kyiv, Nikolayev, and more.
• Winter of 1941-1942: Resisting relentless Soviet attacks while deployed in small detachments along the southern front.

The Regiment’s shining moment came in 1942, when it led the 16.Panzer-Division’s audacious advance from the Don to the Volga, shaking Soviet leadership to its core. However, its valiant efforts at Stalingrad culminated in a desperate struggle to hold the 6. Armee’s northern flank before facing the full weight of the Soviet counteroffensive. Despite valiant resistance, Panzer-Regiment 2 succumbed to dwindling resources, with many soldiers enduring captivity.

Key Features

• Unparalleled Analysis: Access to rare casualty reports allows an in-depth look at the Regiment’s operational life and its ultimate demise.
• Rare Photographs: Featuring hundreds of carefully curated images from private collections and veterans, vividly bringing the battles to life.
• Expert Narration: A compelling narrative that combines rigorous research with captivating storytelling.

This heavyweight book is a treasure trove for military historians, tank enthusiasts, and WWII buffs alike. Like all Panzerwrecks orders, Panzer Krieg Volume 2 is expertly packaged for safe delivery.

Book Data

Author: Jason Mark
Language: English
Pages: 640
Photos: 601
Aerial Photos: 2
Maps: 100
Physical: Hardcover, 280x216mm, portrait

About the author

Since the self-publishing of his first book, Death of the Leaping Horseman in 2003, Jason D. Mark has become a world-renowned military historian and is considered the pre-eminent historian on the battle for Stalingrad. He is a master military researcher and top-notch author that has the unique ability to combine tomes of original military documents, first-hand accounts, period photographs, maps and diagrams and then weaves them into vivid books that are difficult to put down. During a book’s research phase spans years, Jason uncovers new material about well-researched topics. This comprehensive approach results in books that are considered the gold-standard. Jason’s books are published by Leaping Horseman Books – a publishing house known for bringing to its readers only the highest of quality military history books.