Kharkov 1942: The Wehrmacht strikes back

Author:   Robert Forczyk ,  Howard Gerrard
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Volume:   254
ISBN:  

9781780961576


Pages:   96
Publication Date:   20 April 2013
Format:   Paperback
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After failing to finish off the German Army in the 1941/42 Winter Counteroffensive Stalin directed the Red Army to conduct a powerful blow in one sector of the Eastern Front in order to disrupt German plans. The sector chosen was Kharkov. Under Marshal Semyon Timoshenko, the Stavka’s remaining reserves were assembled and prepared to conduct a breakthrough attack intended to encircle the German Sixth Army near Kharkov. However, Stalin was unaware that the Germans were planning their own riposte at Kharkov, known as Operation Fredericus. When Timoshenko began his offensive in May 1942, he did not realize the limitations of his own forces or the agility of the Germans to recover from setbacks, all of which contributed to one of the Red Army greatest defeats of World War II. This volume will pay particular attention to intelligence and logistics issues, as well as how this campaign served as a prelude to the battle of Stalingrad. It will also focus on the nascent development of the Red Army’s tank corps and ‘deep battle’ tactics, as well as the revival of the German Panzertruppen after Barbarossa.

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Author:   Robert Forczyk ,  Howard Gerrard
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Osprey Publishing
Volume:   254
Dimensions:   Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 24.80cm
Weight:   0.315kg
ISBN:  

9781780961576


ISBN 10:   178096157
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   20 April 2013
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Origins of the campaign /Chronology /Opposing commanders /Opposing forces /Opposing plans /The Soviet offensive, 12–16 May 1942 /The German counteroffensive, 17–23 May 1942 /The end game, 24–29 May 1942 /Aftermath /The battlefield today /Further reading /Index

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Photographs, battle maps and charts complement this excellent account. Howard Gerrard's artwork captures the intensity of Kharkov fighting. And a bibliography and index conclude this little book. Readers wanting more need only look on the inside back cover for related Osprey titles - including Demyansk 1942 - 43 . Highly recommended. - Rachel E. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com (June 2013) Author Robert Forczyk does a masterful job of telling the tale of hope, incompetence and eventual defeat. This is all enhanced by some great period photos from both sides and the art work of Howard Gerrard. As is typical of the series, we are provided with some great campaign maps and information on visiting this area today. Overall, it is a fascinating read of this important operation and one that I can easily recommend to you. - Scott Van Aken, www.modelingmadness.com (June 2013). ..a fine survey of a campaign which developed into one of the Red Army's greatest defeats of the war. It provides fine in-depth analysis of battle strategy, failure and outcome and receives excellent illustrations by Howard Gerrard in a detailed, satisfying discussion. - The Midwest Book Review (July 2013)


Photographs, battle maps and charts complement this excellent account. Howard Gerrard's artwork captures the intensity of Kharkov fighting. And a bibliography and index conclude this little book. Readers wanting more need only look on the inside back cover for related Osprey titles - including Demyansk 1942 - 43 . Highly recommended. <br>- Rachel E. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com (June 2013)


Photographs, battle maps and charts complement this excellent account. Howard Gerrard's artwork captures the intensity of Kharkov fighting. And a bibliography and index conclude this little book. Readers wanting more need only look on the inside back cover for related Osprey titles -- including Demyansk 1942-43. Highly recommended. --Rachel E. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com (June 2013) Author Robert Forczyk does a masterful job of telling the tale of hope, incompetence and eventual defeat. This is all enhanced by some great period photos from both sides and the art work of Howard Gerrard. As is typical of the series, we are provided with some great campaign maps and information on visiting this area today. Overall, it is a fascinating read of this important operation and one that I can easily recommend to you. --Scott Van Aken, www.modelingmadness.com (June 2013).. .a fine survey of a campaign which developed into one of the Red Army's greatest defeats of the war. It provides fine in-depth analysis of battle strategy, failure and outcome and receives excellent illustrations by Howard Gerrard in a detailed, satisfying discussion. --The Midwest Book Review (July 2013) Photographs, battle maps and charts complement this excellent account. Howard Gerrard's artwork captures the intensity of Kharkov fighting. And a bibliography and index conclude this little book. Readers wanting more need only look on the inside back cover for related Osprey titles -- including Demyansk 1942-43. Highly recommended. Rachel E. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com (June 2013) Author Robert Forczyk does a masterful job of telling the tale of hope, incompetence and eventual defeat. This is all enhanced by some great period photos from both sides and the art work of Howard Gerrard. As is typical of the series, we are provided with some great campaign maps and information on visiting this area today. Overall, it is a fascinating read of this important operation and one that I can easily recommend to you. Scott Van Aken, www.modelingmadness.com (June 2013) ...a fine survey of a campaign which developed into one of the Red Army's greatest defeats of the war. It provides fine in-depth analysis of battle strategy, failure and outcome and receives excellent illustrations by Howard Gerrard in a detailed, satisfying discussion. The Midwest Book Review (July 2013) Photographs, battle maps and charts complement this excellent account. Howard Gerrard's artwork captures the intensity of Kharkov fighting. And a bibliography and index conclude this little book. Readers wanting more need only look on the inside back cover for related Osprey titles including Demyansk 1942 43. Highly recommended. - Rachel E. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com (June 2013) Author Robert Forczyk does a masterful job of telling the tale of hope, incompetence and eventual defeat. This is all enhanced by some great period photos from both sides and the art work of Howard Gerrard. As is typical of the series, we are provided with some great campaign maps and information on visiting this area today. Overall, it is a fascinating read of this important operation and one that I can easily recommend to you. - Scott Van Aken, www.modelingmadness.com (June 2013) .. .a fine survey of a campaign which developed into one of the Red Army's greatest defeats of the war. It provides fine in-depth analysis of battle strategy, failure and outcome and receives excellent illustrations by Howard Gerrard in a detailed, satisfying discussion. - The Midwest Book Review (July 2013)


Photographs, battle maps and charts complement this excellent account. Howard Gerrard's artwork captures the intensity of Kharkov fighting. And a bibliography and index conclude this little book. Readers wanting more need only look on the inside back cover for related Osprey titles - including Demyansk 1942 - 43. Highly recommended. - Rachel E. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com (June 2013) Author Robert Forczyk does a masterful job of telling the tale of hope, incompetence and eventual defeat. This is all enhanced by some great period photos from both sides and the art work of Howard Gerrard. As is typical of the series, we are provided with some great campaign maps and information on visiting this area today. Overall, it is a fascinating read of this important operation and one that I can easily recommend to you. - Scott Van Aken, www.modelingmadness.com (June 2013) .. .a fine survey of a campaign which developed into one of the Red Army's greatest defeats of the war. It provides fine in-depth analysis of battle strategy, failure and outcome and receives excellent illustrations by Howard Gerrard in a detailed, satisfying discussion. - The Midwest Book Review (July 2013)


Author Information

Robert Forczyk has a PhD in International Relations and National Security from the University of Maryland and a strong background in European and Asian military history. He retired as a lieutenant colonel from the US Army Reserves having served 18 years as an armour officer in the US 2nd and 4th Infantry Divisions and as an intelligence officer in the 29th Infantry Division (Light). Dr Forczyk is currently a consultant in the Washington, DC area. Howard Gerrard studied at the Wallasey School of Art and has been a freelance designer and illustrator for over 20 years. He has worked for a number of publishers and is an associate member of the Guild of Aviation Artists. He has won both the Society of British Aerospace Companies Award and the Wilkinson Sword Trophy, and has illustrated a number of books for Osprey. Howard lives and works in Kent.

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