On the major European and Russian fronts throughout World War II, the challenge of crossing rivers under fire was absolutely central to any advance. The Panzers that crossed the Meuse at Sedan in May 1940 cut the French Army in two. This title details the methods, means and analysis of specific successes and failures.
On the major European and Russian fronts throughout World War II, the challenge of crossing rivers under fire was absolutely central to any advance. The Panzers that crossed the Meuse at Sedan in May 1940 cut the French Army in two. This title details the methods, means and analysis of specific successes and failures.
Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969-70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments before retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction - the central importance of overcoming river obstacles during most World War II campaigns in Europe and the Soviet Union, from 1940 to 1945 Anatomy of a resisted river crossing - the tactics, for the necessary sequence of steps in seizing and holding a bridgehead - the equipment, from light assault boats and improvised infantry bridges, to later and larger purpose-designed craft Holding a bridgehead against the initial enemy response - the vital hours, while prefabricated bridges were brought up and erected to get armor and artillery across and consolidate the bridgehead National specifics of equipment and tactics - German, US, British, Soviet Historical examples of success and failure analyzed Plate commentaries Bibliography Index
Introduction - the central importance of overcoming river obstacles during most World War II campaigns in Europe and the Soviet Union, from 1940 to 1945 Anatomy of a resisted river crossing - the tactics, for the necessary sequence of steps in seizing and holding a bridgehead - the equipment, from light assault boats and improvised infantry bridges, to later and larger purpose-designed craft Holding a bridgehead against the initial enemy response - the vital hours, while prefabricated bridges were brought up and erected to get armor and artillery across and consolidate the bridgehead National specifics of equipment and tactics - German, US, British, Soviet Historical examples of success and failure analyzed Plate commentaries Bibliography Index
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