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Horses of the German Army in World War II (Schiffer Military History Book) |  | Author: Paul Louis Johnson
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 1048975
Format: Illustrated
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.4
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.3
ISBN: 0764324217
Dewey Decimal Number: 940.541343
EAN: 9780764324215
ASIN: 0764324217
Publication Date: March 30, 2006
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Volumes have been written on the equipment of the German Army of World War II, including tanks, trucks, motorcycles, weapons, and personal equipment, but little has been written on the horses that made up 80% of its transportation. Horses pulled everything an army needed in the field by wagon or on its back and more horses were used in World War II than in any other war in history. This book includes text from the U.S. Army Military History Institute publication MS #P-090. The participants of this study were among the most knowledgeable the German army could provide, and their conclusions constitute a critique of what probably was the last mass use of horses in warfare. If one really means to understand the performance and tactics of the Wehrmacht in World War II, one must understand the horse and its logistic requirements. Also, this book presents one of the most comprehensive photo collections of the men and equipment of the horse-mounted troops.
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Horses of the German Army in World War II August 7, 2007
Dale Taylor
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Overall a very good book showing not only the use of horses by the German Wehrmacht in WWII but also detailed explanations and photographs of the equipment used by mounted troops. Of all the books out there covering the German Kavallerie formations, this is one of the top offerings concerning equipment and field gear coverage. Two small shortcomings: 1)The first seven chapters are extracts from US Military History Institute publications although they are still informative and well written. 2) Although most of the modern color photos of equipment is large size and detailed, several are not focused correctly. Other than these two minor issues, I would highly recommend this book for research, hobbyists or collectors.
Horses of the German Army by Paul L Johnson December 16, 2008
Susan Ryan (Champaign, IL USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Paul Johnson's "Horses of the German Army in WW II" goes a long way toward dispelling the myth of an all-motorized German army in WWII. Unbeknownst to most people, the German army was about 80% horse-drawn or foot-marching at the start of the war, and became even more dependent upon horse power (literally) as the war progressed. Johnson's book is clear in outlining the German reliance on the horse, and in pointing out the backbreaking nature of horse logistics. Based on solid study and Mr. Johnson's outstanding personal collection of horse equipment, the book is a goldmine of detail regarding the technique of moving an army with horses. The book includes meticulous postwar studies which evaluate the efficiency of German horse employment, including such details as veterinary care, feeding requirements and shoeing. No serious student of WWII can afford to ignore this comprehensive study, nor should anyone seeking a really interesting read about the great struggle.
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