Axis Cavalry in World War II |
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| Author:
| Fowler, Jeffrey T. |
| Illustrator:
| Chappell, Mike |
| Series title: | Men-At-Arms Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84176-323-1 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2001 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing USA
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| Imprint: | Osprey |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $20.00 |
Book Description:
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It is often forgotten that the German Wehrmacht of 1939-45 relied heavily upon horses. Not only was the majority of Army transport and much of the artillery dependent on draught horse teams; the Germans also kept a horse-mounted cavalry division in the field until the end of 1941. After withdrawing it, they discovered a need to revive and greatly expand their cavalry units in 1943-45. The Army and Waffen-SS cavalry proved their worth on the Russian Front, supported by other Axis...
More DescriptionIt is often forgotten that the German Wehrmacht of 1939-45 relied heavily upon horses. Not only was the majority of Army transport and much of the artillery dependent on draught horse teams; the Germans also kept a horse-mounted cavalry division in the field until the end of 1941. After withdrawing it, they discovered a need to revive and greatly expand their cavalry units in 1943-45. The Army and Waffen-SS cavalry proved their worth on the Russian Front, supported by other Axis cavalry contingents - Romanian, Hungarian, Italian, and locally recruited. In this book an experienced horseman describes that last generation of horse-soldiers in a text supported by tables, photographs, and meticulous colour plates.