Description
Explains and illustrates the organization, uniforms, equipment and tactics of the US, British, Canadian and 'Free European' units in the final months of the war, with emphasis on lessons learned since D-Day, mainly as they affected infantry, armor and artillery up to battalion level.
About the Author
Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969-70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles.
Book Information
ISBN 9781472809476
Author Gordon L. Rottman
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 219g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 184mm * 7mm