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The German Order of Battle, Vol. 2: Infantry in World War II
608 pages 8 x 10
* Comprehensive examination of all German infantry units * A monumental study of the organization of the German Wehrmacht The infantryman was the backbone of the German Wehrmacht in World War II and the difference between success and failure was often decided by the common foot soldier. In this authoritative study, George Nafziger examines unit structures from divisional to company level. Based on extensive research into primary Allied and Axis documents and sources, this valuable reference work is a comprehensive directory to a key element of the Wehrmacht and of the German military machine. The German Order of Infantry in World War II identifies each infantry unit operating between 1939 and 1945, and details the organization and precise composition of the formation. George F. Nafziger is a foremost historian specializing in military organization with special emphasis on World War II and the Napoleonic period. His books include The German Order of Panzers and Artillery in World War II (1-85367-359-5).
* Comprehensive examination of all German infantry units * A monumental study of the organization of the German Wehrmacht The infantryman was the backbone of the German Wehrmacht in World War II and the difference between success and failure was often decided by the common foot soldier. In this authoritative study, George Nafziger examines unit structures from divisional to company level. Based on extensive research into primary Allied and Axis documents and sources, this valuable reference work is a comprehensive directory to a key element of the Wehrmacht and of the German military machine. The German Order of Infantry in World War II identifies each infantry unit operating between 1939 and 1945, and details the organization and precise composition of the formation. George F. Nafziger is a foremost historian specializing in military organization with special emphasis on World War II and the Napoleonic period. His books include The German Order of Panzers and Artillery in World War II (1-85367-359-5).
- GenresWorld War II
591 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2000
About the author
George F. Nafziger
113 books12 followersGeorge F. Nafziger is an American writer and editor. He runs the Nafziger Collection, a publishing house specializing in military history.
Nafziger earned his BA and MBA at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, and his PhD From the Union Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio. He has served as Director of the Napoleonic Society of America and the Napoleonic Alliance. Nafziger is a fellow of Le Souvenir Napoléonienne Internationale.
He served in the US Navy for four years and another two decades in the US Navy Reserves. Nafziger did two tours to Vietnam and experienced combat firsthand. In addition, he worked in the State Department's African Contingency Operations Training and Assistance (ACOTA) program, where he trained African officers in peacekeeping operations from 2002 to 2012.
Nafziger earned his BA and MBA at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, and his PhD From the Union Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio. He has served as Director of the Napoleonic Society of America and the Napoleonic Alliance. Nafziger is a fellow of Le Souvenir Napoléonienne Internationale.
He served in the US Navy for four years and another two decades in the US Navy Reserves. Nafziger did two tours to Vietnam and experienced combat firsthand. In addition, he worked in the State Department's African Contingency Operations Training and Assistance (ACOTA) program, where he trained African officers in peacekeeping operations from 2002 to 2012.
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