German Guns of the Third Reich is an illustrated record of German light
and heavy artillery, heavy mortars, anti-tank and anti-aircraft guns at
war. Using previously unpublished photographs, many of which have come
from the albums of individuals who took part in the war, it presents a
unique visual account of the various German guns that were deployed for
action between 1939 and 1945.
The book analyses the development of the German gun at war and shows how
it became of decisive importance for the preparation and the successful
conduct of atta and defense. It describes how German forces carefully
built up their assault forces utilizing all available guns and making
into an effective killing machine. It shows how various Panzerjäger and
Panzergrenadier units fought on the battlefield using a host of antitank
guns with lethal effect.
Throughout the book it depicts life as a gunner, how the guns were
deployed for action, and illustrates the various modes of transport that
were used to move the guns from one battle front to another. Each
chapter details the various guns that went into production and
eventually saw action on the battlefield.