The Wermacht analyzes in detail the tactics of the armies, corps, and divisions of the German Army, and also seeks to answer the most important basic question: why was the German soldier so good at fighting in World War II?

To see the foreword, the introduction, a generous selection of sample pages, and more, visit the website The Wehrmacht website. In this unique volume, expert Tim Ripley introduces the reader to the world of the German army, covering in detail concepts such as mobile defense and the formidable Blitzkrieg, and explains why the Wehrmacht was able to fight so long, with such fearsome effectiveness. Also includes 180 color and black and white maps and illustrations.

"An authoritative and impressive study... This handsomely, lavishly illustrated volume is a comprehensive overview of Hitler's army that demands a niche in every World War II library. It is lucid, literate, and immensely detailed... A rewarding work." -- WWII History