Panzerregiment 1 | From origin to the Polish Campaign

 

This is the first volume in a series on the history of  Panzerregiment 1, Germany’s initial armored formation. It describes its emergence from the Reichswehr Kraftfahrtruppe before 1935 and its development during the years of rearmament before the outbreak of World War II. The central part of the book describes the regiment’s deployment as part of the 1. Panzerdivision during the Polish Campaign in September 1939. Deployed as a critical component in the focal point of the 10. Armee, the division made a decisive breakthrough towards the Vistula, which contributed significantly to the quick and decisive end to the campaign. The battles at Rozprza, Piotrkow, and in the great Vistula bend are described and analyzed in detail from both a German and a Polish point of view. Staffing overviews for all years, 207 leaders’ biographies and the dog tag lists of the entire regiment at the beginning of the war are documented in this comprehensive work.

In addition to extensive literature, newspapers, and the official war diaries and memorabilia of the participants, the previously unpublished casualty reports from the former Deutsche Dienststelle (WASt) were evaluated and give an impression of the severity of the battles.

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Authors: Rico Unger | Daniel Jurt | Glen Hendricks

Language: English

ISBN: 978-3-9525384-0-1

Pages: 636

Photos: 650+

Maps/tables/charts: 50+

Physical: Hardcover, 225x290mm

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Leo 2 Club

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A site all about the famous german Leopard 2 tank. Established in 2004, Leopard 2-Tankmen of the Swiss Army got together to retain their knowledge and their friendship. The Leo 2 Club organises events, lectures and arrange meetings with active and retired «Tankers». Take a look!







Panther 1944

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Alles rund um den legendären Panther und seine Abarten. Sehr informative und gut gepflegte Seite mit vielem, bis jetzt unveröffentlichtem Material. Eine Seite von Panzermänner für Panzermänner!. Herzlichen Dank an E. Eberl.