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Description

1. 96 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps; 26 cm.

Summary

1. "The German invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939 began World War II in Europe, pitting the newly modernized army of Europe's great industrial power against the much smaller Polish army and introducing the world to a new style of warfare-blitzkrieg. Panzer divisions spearheaded the German assault with Stuka dive-bombers prowling ahead spreading terror and mayhem. This book demonstrates how the Polish army was not as backward as it is often portrayed and fielded a tank force larger than that of the contemporary US Army. Its stubborn defense gave the Germans some surprises and German casualties were relatively heavy for such a short campaign."--BOOK JACKET.

Series statement

1. Praeger illustrated military history series

Uniform title

1. Praeger illustrated military history series.

Subject

1. World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Poland
2. Lightning war > History > 20th century

Genre/Form

1. History

Contents

1. Origins of the Campaign -- Chronology -- Opposing Commanders -- Opposing Plans -- Opposing Armies -- The Campaign -- The Battlefield Today.

Owning institution

1. Harvard Library

Note

1. Originally published: Oxford : Osprey, 2002.

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 93-94) and index.

Processing action (note)

1. committed to retain