The Art of Blitzkrieg by Charles Messenger - 1994-09

Allan, 1991T. hardcover. Very Good. 1.1024 8.9764 6.2992.

Hardback. Good.

Hardback. Very Good.

London: Ian Allan, 1991. 294 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H). B&w photographs, maps/battle plans. "The term Blitzkrieg, or lightning war, was coined by the Germans, but has been part of the English language for the past 50 years. It reflects the aim of armies throughout history to achieve quick and decisive victory. As this book describes, Blitzkrieg originated in the deadlock of trench warfare on the Western Front 1915-17 and the efforts by both sides to break it. The internal combustion engine, both in the air and on the ground, provided the means and fast moving mechanised forces closely supported by air power were the result. Theory and experimentation in the 1920s and 1930s gave way to the Blitzkrieg campaigns of 1939-42, which left Germany master of Continental Europe and much of western Russia. The Allies eventually found the antidote and applied the concept themselves during the latter part of the war. Since then Blitzkrieg has been at the forefront of Israeli strategy and dominated… Read More

Ian Allan Publishing, 1991. 2nd Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. H/B 294 pages condition is very good.

(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) 2nd revised edition. The study of the "Blitzkrieg", from its theory to the practical use in the campaign. It origins, the proponents and ideas prior to WWII. The creation of the "blitzkrieg armies". The early experiences in Spain and the immediate pre-WWII developments. The experiences in WWII; Poland, France, North Africa, the Russian Front. The Anglo-American version in NW Europe. Post WWII and the Israeli and Soviet developments. (Published: 1976) (Publisher: Ian Allan) (ISBN: 0711019118) (Pagination: 336pp, 52 photos, 20 maps and diagrams) (Condition: Good in d/w. ) UL-XXXXXX

Great Britain: Ian Allan, 1991. Hardback. The Art of Blitzkrieg. The term Blitzkrieg, or lightening war, was coined by the Germans, but has been part of the English language for the past 50 years. It reflects the aim of armies throughout history to achieve quick and decisive victory. As this book describes, Blitzkrieg originated in the deadlock of trench warfare on the Western Front 1915-17 and the efforts by both sides to break it. The internal combustion engine, both in the air and on the ground, provided the means and fast moving mechanised forces closely supported by air power were the result. Theory and experimentation in the 1920s and 1930s gave way to the Blitzkrieg campaigns of 1939-42, which left Germany master of Continental Europe and much of western Russia. The Allies eventually found the antidote and applied the concept themselves during the latter part of the war. Since then Blitzkrieg has been at the forefront of Israeli strategy and dominated both Soviet and Western military thought on… Read More

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London : Ian Allan, 1991. Second Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 294 p. : illus., maps, ports., plans ; 23 cm. (hbk). Notes; Previous ed.: 1976. Includes bibliography and index. Subjects; Lightning war - History. Military operations - History. Second World War, (1939-1945). Genre; Illustrated.

London : Ian Allan, 1991. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 294 pages: ill, maps,ports,plans; 23cm. Notes: Previous ed.: 1976. Bibliography: p284-289.-Includes index. Subjects: Lightning war. Lightning war History. Military operations History. Second World War, 1939-1945. military operations. Germany. Genre: Illustrated.