Robert Forczyk Boeken

"Deserts tend to excite the imaginations of armoured tacticians, who envision the wide-open spaces as perfect for swiftly manoeuvring large mechanized forces. However, both Allied and Axis commanders found their pre-war assumptions surrounding mechanized warfare challenged by the opening campaigns in the desert. A partly mechanized Italian army was destroyed in the first three months of the war. The Deutsches Afrika Korps entered the theatre with a battle-proven doctrine for conducting combined arms warfare, tanks that were effective and well-trained leaders and crews, only to find itself undone by a combination of Rommel's unsuitability for independent command and insufficient Axis theatre logistics. The British Army started the campaign with two different concepts of how to use armour -- either as fast, independent mechanized units capable of rapid manoeuvre or as plodding tools of infantry support; both concpets worked well against the Italian Army, but then frequently misfired against the Afrika Korps. In Desert Armour, Robert Forczyk has examined all these forces and operations to provide a focused analytic account of armoured operations in North Africa, placing the emphasis on the tactical and operational-level perspectives of both Allied and Axis combatants." --

After the fall of France in 1940, Germany attempted to strangle Britain into submission by attacking the Atlantic Convoys, which brought much need supplies and war material from the USA and Canada. This book discusses the development of the Condor, and analyzes the various Allied responses.

The first major clash between a European and Asian state in the modern era signalled the beginning of Japan's rise as a major power on the world stage. This title presents first-hand accounts and artwork to explain and illustrate this historically significant duel.

Graphic, authoritative account of armoured warfare in the Soviet Union from Operation Barbarossa to the Battle of Stalingrad. In-depth analysis of German and Soviet armoured tactics and equipment.

A major reassessment of the greatest tank war in history.

The second in a three-part series examining the Stalingrad campaign, one of the most decisive military operations in World War II, that set the stage for the ultimate defeat of the Third Reich.In early September 1942, Hitler believed that Stalingrad was about to 6.Armee and 4.Panzer-Armee had reached the outskirts, and they were ordered to conclude the capture of the city as soon as possible. However, this proved easier said than done. On 13 September, the direct German assault was launched on the city on the Volga, already devastated by massive Luftwaffe raids. A protracted urban battle followed amid the ruins. Although hit hard by the initial German offensive, the ruthless and obstinate Red Army was able to hold onto the city through the costly battle of attrition that sacrificed huge amounts of men and materiel. This second volume in the Stalingrad trilogy, written by a foremost expert on the military history of the Eastern Front, brings the fighting in the city to life in full visual detail, including the iconic battles at the Krasny Oktyabr Steel Plant, the Grain Elevator, the Barrikady and STZ factories, the 'Tennis Racquet' and Rynok–Spartanovka. Drawing from sources on both sides, it offers a truly comprehensive account of history's greatest urban battle.

Now available in paperback, this fascinating title from renowned World War II historian Robert Forczyk tells the story of Case White, the German invasion of Poland in 1939.

The historical account details the strategic significance of Velikiye Luki during World War II, highlighting its transformation from a fortress city to a key rail hub. Following its occupation by German forces in August 1941, the city became a critical stronghold. The narrative focuses on the Soviet offensive in late 1942 aimed at encircling and dismantling the German garrison, leading to intense combat and destruction as the Soviets sought to cut off their supplies and ultimately reclaim the city.

The book explores the evolution of armored warfare in North Africa during World War II, focusing on key events from Rommel's Gazala offensive in 1942 to the conclusion of the conflict in Tunisia in 1943. It delves into military strategies, technological advancements, and the impact of terrain on combat operations, providing a detailed analysis of the significant battles and tactics employed by both Axis and Allied forces in this crucial theater of war.