Hold the Westwall... tells the story of an experiment that failed: The creation of separate armored brigades within the Panzertruppe in 1944. Formed at the direction of Hitler in response to the dramatic situation that was developing on the Eastern Front in the summer of 1944, the brigades 10 in all were to be a form of field-army-level ready reserve and strike force. These brigades, which featured a tank battalion, a mechanized infantry battalion, a company of mechanized combat engineers as well as a substantial amount of organic antiaircraft firepower, could have been the iron fist envisioned by Hitler had they not been so hastily formed and then committed in ways never doctrinally called for. This book represents the first study in English of this failed experiment, concentrating on the formation, deployment, virtual destruction and ultimate deactivation of Panzer-Brigade 105. Instead of being deployed on the Eastern Front as originally intended, the brigade was rushed to the West to the increasingly perilous and unstable situation there for the Germans in the fall of 1944. Making use of virtually every known primary source available concerning the brigade, as well as conducting extensive interviews of surviving members and reviewing all relevant secondary literature, author Timm Haasler has woven together a fascinating glimpse into the short life of this little-known element of the late-war Panzertruppe. The story is presented not only from the German side, but also from the viewpoint of the various US forces that were employed against the brigade. As a result, the reader comes away with a comprehensive understanding of the tactics employed by both sides in the US attempt to breach the Westwall better known as the Siegfried Line to most American readers in the Stolberg area of Germany in September 1944. In the end, although almost completely wiped out, the brigade was able to slow down and then ultimately stop the US advance in its area of operations, thus delaying a rapid penetration through the frontier defenses of German, which might have hastened the end of the war. Hard cover, 6" x 9", 582 pages, 147 photographs, 22 maps and extensive charts and documentation.

Hold the Westwall or Perish With It: The History of Panzer-Brigade 105, September 1944

History

Timm Haasler

Europe

Fedorowicz (J.J.),Canada

First book in English on Germany's failed experiment with independent armored brigades in World War II Dramatic story of Panzer Brigade 105, one of ten such units, and its formation, deployment (including its defense of the Siegfried Line), and ultimate destruction Also presents American accounts of what it was like to fight the brigade Relies heavily on primary documents and interviews

Hold the Westwall: Or Perish with It: History of the Panzer Brigade 105 - September 1944

`Duel in the Mist 2' is the second volume about the actions of Kampfgruppe Peiper and the American units that opposed them during the Ardennes Offensive of December 1944. This volume gives and in-depth coverage of the vents during the 20th and 21st December 1944 in Stoumont, Cheneux, La Gleizeand surrounding areas. a detailed breakdown of the Panzer forces available to Peiper that would soon be trapped in this area is included. In the course of carrying out the research for this project, the team have gone through thousands of original records and photographs and interviewed many of the surviving participants and witnesses from both sides. The team have endeavored to dispel many of the myths surrounding this battle and present it in utmost clarity for both the casual and professional historian.

Duel in the Mist 2

Simon Vosters

Hans Weber

Roddy MacDougall

Panzerwreckss

Detailed blow-by-blow account of three explosive Kampfgruppen - Peiper, Hansen and Knittel - as they battled the Americans for control of Trois Ponts, Stoumont and La Gleize during the Battle of the Bulge. Contains 16 full-color maps and 110 B&amp;W photos, many previously unpublished, as well as complete information on each tank and crew of both SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 and s.SS-Pz.Abt.501. Not to be missed! Fully annotated throughout.

Duel in the Mist 3: The Leibstandarte During the Ardennes Offensive

Panzerwrecks

Step-by-step history of three Battle groups (Kampfgruppen): Peiper, Hansen and Knittel - during the Battle of the Bulge. 16 maps and 110 photos.

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Hold the Westwall or Perish With It: The History of Panzer-Brigade 105, September 1944

Hold the Westwall: Or Perish with It: History of the Panzer Brigade 105 - September 1944

Duel in the Mist 2

Duel in the Mist 3: The Leibstandarte During the Ardennes Offensive

Duel in the Mist 3: The Leibstandarte During the Ardennes Offensive