Panzergrenadier Divisions 1939–45

Illustrated with detailed artworks of motorized division vehicles and their markings with exhaustive captions and specifications, Panzergrenadier Divisions, 1939–45 is the definitive study of the equipment and organization of Germany’s motorized army divisions during World War II.Organized chronologically by division and formation date, the book describes in depth the various models of tank and other armoured and soft vehicles in service with each panzergrenadier division, with listings of unit commanders, vehicle types and numbers, and unit structures. Each divisional section is further broken down by campaign, accompanied by orders of battle, a brief divisional history of the campaign, and any specific unit markings. Every motorized division is featured, including the elite Grossdeutschland and Hermann Göring divisions.This compact volume also includes three-views of key types, such as the SdKfz 251, an armoured infantry carrier that was able to deliver panzergrenadiers to the battle zone, and the Sturmgeschütz StuG IV assault gun, a key infantry support weapon during urban assault, especially during the infamous battle for Stalingrad.Panzergrenadier Divisions, 1939–45 is a key reference guide for modelers and military history enthusiasts with an interest in the motorized divisions of the Wehrmacht.