Table of Contents

The battalion and its support weapons – what jobs were they supposed to do? · Differences in organisation – US, British, German · Changes between 1939 and 1945 – new weapons, new scales of issue, new tactics · Infantry co-operation with other arms – artillery and tank support – aircraft · Command and control

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An illustrated volume taking an in-depth look into the tactics of German, American and British infantry in Europe during the Second World War.

About the Author

Dr Stephen Bull is the Curator of the Museum of Lancashire in Preston, which incorporates the collections of several local regiments. Born in 1960, he graduated from the University of Wales with a BA (Hons) in History in 1981 and obtained his doctorate from University College, Swansea. For several years he worked at the National Army Museum. He has written numerous articles for specialist journals, including a number on the weapons and tactics of World War I. Peter Dennis was born in 1950 and, having been inspired by contemporary magazines such as 'Look and Learn', studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. He has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects. He is a keen wargamer and modelmaker.