jacobs_ladder2 Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Hey guys, just looking for some good suggestions. I have finally decided to spend the money and put together my own resource material (so as to avoid numerous trips to the distant library). What I would like to have would be some detailed info on the German Army in the East during the initial period of the Russo-German War. My main interest is the Battle of Smolensk, but I suppose will have to have a look at the Border Battles on the Bialystok-Minsk axis as well. I have all of Glantz's work on the subject, but lack a detailed examination of the German forces and how they were employed (i.e. these mysterious Kampfgruppen). Cheers Paul 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindyCity Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Start with Osprey books. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 By all means do not miss War Without Garlands by Robert Kershaw. It will break your heart and leave you with a better perspective on why Barbarossa failed. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Osprey? WTF? I mean, they have they place and all, and the pictures sure are pretty, but in terms of insight ... I don't fink so. My collection of EF material is about this big: --->| |<--- , so I can't make any specific suggestions, but these selections might be reasonable places to start looking for titles that suit you: * Russo-German War, 41-45 * Russo-Finnish War, 39-40 * Strategy, tactics, doctrine, planning, and training * Armies and ground forces I hope you've got deep pockets Otherwise, try looking for second hand copies through Amazon, etc. Jon [ February 12, 2005, 11:43 PM: Message edited by: JonS ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobs_ladder2 Posted February 13, 2005 Author Share Posted February 13, 2005 Thank you JonS and Micheal for the suggestions. I have read War without Garlands and enjoyed it immensely. The Stone & Stone website is excellent as well. One of the sources I have come across a few times is the Nafziger Collection. Has anyone purchased any of Mr. Nafziger's titles? Are they a good, reliable resource? He seems to have quite the assortment of oobs (at least from what I can see of his website). Cheers Paul 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I have his 'German Infantry' and 'Panzers and Artillery'. They are ... ok. And useful start point. But they are maddeningly inconsistent and incomplete. I picked up both second hand , but I doubt I'll get the SS and FJ one, unless I win Lotto or sumfink. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobs_ladder2 Posted February 13, 2005 Author Share Posted February 13, 2005 Originally posted by JonS: I have his 'German Infantry' and 'Panzers and Artillery'. They are ... ok. And useful start point. But they are maddeningly inconsistent and incomplete. I picked up both second hand , but I doubt I'll get the SS and FJ one, unless I win Lotto or sumfink. Hmmm...what would be a better resource? I have seen work by various people (Craig Crofoot, Sharp, etc.) and am usually disappointed. Have you managed to find anything convincing? Cheers Paul 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobs_ladder2 Posted February 13, 2005 Author Share Posted February 13, 2005 Oh, and have you seen this book by the U.S War Department? look here Not sure how valuable it would be as a resource given the date it was published, but I'll be damned if it doesn't sound like a fascinating thing to have. Cheers Paul 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Not really. And I don't think there really is a good single source. That's why I said Naf was a good start point. Edit: Oops. The above was in reply to your earlier post. Is that the German Army Handbook? I understand it's ok, but as you suspect, chock full of errors and faulty assumptions. BTW, it (or at least substantial parts of it) are available online. Sorry, no link handy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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