Heer im Focus No 2

Heer im Focus No 2

Heer im Focus No 2 is a new series created by renowned experts. This booklet focuses specifically on battles, vehicles, equipment, and soldiers that have been underrepresented in existing literature. Like ‘Luftwaffe im Focus’ and ‘U-Boot im Focus,’ thorough research takes precedence.

Trust our reports; we delve deep into the subjects. That’s precisely what we have done: research German Army history in a way you won’t find elsewhere. It’s worth noting that we cover all troops that have been engaged in ground operations, including air force units such as paratroopers, air force field divisions, or anti-aircraft units.

For illustrations, we also rely on unique original Agfa Color colour slides from private collections. These photographs have never been shown before and shed new light on historical events. ‘Heer im Focus’ is not just for military enthusiasts; model builders will also benefit from excellent model templates (profile drawings and B+W and colour photos). We also keep diorama builders in mind.

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Magazine Data

Author: Axel Urbanke
Language: German/English
Pages: 72
Photos: 85, 22 in colour, 2 colour profiles, 1 colour document
Maps: 10
ISBN: 9783941437579
Physical: Softcover, portrait

Contents

• Photos with history: The fuel trailers for tanks in the early days of the Eastern campaign. A useless invention that never caught on
• Weapons: Little known, the so-called Luftwaffe combat knife
• Knight’s Cross recipient: Uffz. Walter Pape – The man with the torn-off Knight’s Cross. The story of a photo and the tank battle near Niemirow on 24 June 1941
• Vehicle of the Wehrmacht: A rare ambulance (Sd.Kfz.31)
• Documents: The certificate of recognition of the Commander-in-Chief of the Army for aircraft launches 1941-1945
• Colour photos: A rarity – colour photos of “Jagdpanthers” of s.Pz.Jg.Abt.654
• Location identification: The famous Russian campaign photo – the location has finally been identified
• Captured weapons: The favourite prey rifle of the German snipers (Tokarew SWT 40)
• Background: The Panzerspähwagen-Kompanie of the SS-Totenkopf-Division in colour