Introduction /Chronology /Opposing commanders /Opposing forces /Opposing plans /The Demyansk campaign /Aftermath /The battlefield today /Further reading /Index
A highly illustrated account of the battle for the Demyansk Pocket on the Eastern Front in World War II.
Robert Forczyk has a PhD in International Relations and National Security from the University of Maryland and a strong background in European and Asian military history. He retired as a lieutenant colonel from the US Army Reserves having served 18 years as an armor officer in the US 2nd and 4th infantry divisions and as an intelligence officer in the 29th Infantry Division (Light). Dr Forczyk is currently a consultant in the Washington, DC area. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.
"...provides a powerful, in-depth survey of the fighting around the town of Demyansk, one of the longest encirclement battles of World War II." --James A. Cox, The Bookwatch (September 2012)
 |
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
