Poland 1939

The Birth Of Blitzkrieg (Campaign)

Pages: 96
Published: 2002
Language: English

The German invasion of Poland in September 1939 marked the beginning of World War II in Europe, introducing the world to blitzkrieg tactics. This book examines how the Polish army, despite being smaller, was more modern than often portrayed, even fielding a tank force larger than the contemporary US Army. It details their stubborn defense, which surprised the Germans and resulted in relatively heavy casualties for such a swift campaign.

Prose complexity: 7/10

Informative Complex Intellectual

History Military History World War II Military

Authors

Howard Gerrard

Howard Gerrard writes about military history, with a focus on specific conflicts. His book, Poland 1939, examines the critical opening moments of World War II. It's a key read for anyone studying the period.

Steve J. Zaloga

Steven Joseph Zaloga (born February 1, 1952) is an American author and defense consultant. He received a bachelor's degree cum laude at Union College and a master's degree at Columbia University, both in history. He has published many books dealing with modern military technology, and especially Soviet and CIS tanks and armoured warfare. He is a senior analyst at the Teal Group. Source: [Steven J. Zaloga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_J._Zaloga) on Wikipedia.