Panzerkrieg: a history of the German tank division in World War II

For many people the very image of Blitzkrieg is of massed columns of tanks sweeping through Europe, smashing all resistance and leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. Indeed, it was the Panzers' achievements in battle that were largely responsible for Germany's early run of success in the Second World War and, once the tide of war began to turn against the Reich, the Panzers subsequently became the backbone of its defence. The dramatic story of Hitler's tank divisions is brought to life in this authoritative narrative. Panzerkrieg vividly describes the evolution, exploits and event.;Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Illustrations; List of Maps; Introduction; 1 The Indirect Approach; 2 The Expanding Torrent; 3 Sickle Cut through France; 4 The Greatest Gamble; 5 High Water Mark on the Volga; 6 Sand and Steel; 7 Death Ride of the Panzers; 8 The Second Front; 9 The Skies Grow Dark; 10 Twilight of the Gods; Conclusion; Appendix I -- Comparative Ranks; Appendix II -- Panzer Division Establishments; Appendix III -- Short History of the Important Panzer Divisions; References and Notes; Select Bibliography; Glossary; Index.