Hitler's Panzers

From Dennis Showalter recipient of the Samuel Eliot Morison Prize and the Pritzker Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement a fascinating account of Nazi Germany''s armored forces during World War II Determined to secure a quick decisive victory in his quest of conquer Europe Adolf Hitler adopted an attack plan that combined tools with techniquethe formidable Panzer divisions. Self-contained armored units able to operate independently the Panzers became the German army''s fighting core as well as its moral focus establishing an entirely new military doctrine. InHitler''s Panzers Showalter presents a comprehensive study of Germany''s armored forces. By delving deeply into a detailed history of the theory strategy myths and realities of Germany''s technologically innovative approach to warfare Showalter provides a look at the military lessons of the past and a speculation on how the Panzer ethos may be implemented in the future of international conflict.