Description

"...a concise and thorough investigation into the birth of armored transport and fighting vehicles for the Imperial German Army in the Great War." - AMPS

Imperial German Motorised Troops Volume 2: Armoured Units, Assault Tanks, and the Weapons of Modern Warfare offers a focused study on the operational deployment and technological advancements of Germany's motorized forces during the latter stages of the First World War. This volume investigates the development of armored car units, assault tank detachments, and anti-aircraft artillery, providing a critical analysis of their design, implementation, and battlefield performance. With a strong emphasis on organizational and technical details, this volume examines how these units were equipped, how they functioned in combat and their broader role within the Imperial Army's strategy. Archival materials, including rare photographs, enrich the narrative and provide visual documentation of the vehicles and weaponry employed. This volume will appeal to readers interested in military history, armored vehicles, and the evolution of mechanized warfare, as well as modellers. As the conclusion to the two-part series, Volume 2 builds upon the foundational material presented in Volume 1 to deliver a complete exploration of Imperial Germany's motorized troops during the First World War.