The 9th armored division was cited for extraordinary heroism and gallantry in combat in the vicinity of waldbillig and savelborn, luxembourg from 1622 december 1944 during. I by wolfgang sawodny, 9780887401985, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The 9th armored division the phantom division was an armored division of the united states army during world war ii. Buy german armored trains 19041945 by wolfgang sawodny isbn. It was caused by development of artillery, especially of improvement of its accuracy, and dynamic development of aviation. German armored trains in world war ii by wolfgang sawodny. Steven j zaloga examines the origins and development of the armored train, focusing equally on the technical detail and on the fascinating story of how armored trains were actually used in combat. Jun 26, 2017 armored trains were used to varying degrees by most countries during world war 1. If this held true for the first world war, it also held true for the second world war. War locomotives and panzer trains from rei military. Also, permanent installation of guns on trucks and armored cars were done on adhoc basis, therefore many selfpropelled guns had no official name besides descriptive type of truck plus type of cannon. In poland, trains were active in the defense effort of the september campaign against the invading germans. How sms goeben and sms breslau, two german battleships in 1914 sailed under ottoman flag and helped enver pasha to get the ottoman empire into world war 1. In honor of their world war ii service, the 9th was officially nicknamed the phantom division.
Thank you for the most informative site on german armor. Starting with the first german uses of military armored trains in the early 1900s, the book continues through the world war i and reichswehr periods, to world war ii, the main focus of the book. Best book i have ever read about the war was a higher call. Armoured trains usually include railroad cars armed with artillery, machine guns and autocannons, some also had slits used to fire small arms like pistols and rifles from the inside of the train, this feature was especially prevalent in earlier versions of armoured trains. During world war two, polish, soviet, german and british armed forces used armored trains. Armored trains were used to varying degrees by most countries during world war 1. Armoured trains saw use during the 19th century in the american civil war 18611865, the francoprussian war 18701871, the first and second boer wars 18801881 and 18991902. Wolfgang sawodny author of german armored trains in world. In 1944, at the height of activity, up to half a million were based there with the united states army air forces usaaf. Armored trains and railway guns the armored train, a carryover from the century before, saw renewed interest during world war 1 and continued in action even into world war 2 and beyond. During the second boer war, winston churchill, then a war correspondent, was travelling aboard an armoured train on 15 november 1899, when a boer commando led by general louis botha ambushed the train. German armored trains in world war ii, volume ii book. Jun 11, 2018 how sms goeben and sms breslau, two german battleships in 1914 sailed under ottoman flag and helped enver pasha to get the ottoman empire into world war 1.
The trains were used to move troops around, but the trains and tracks were heavily bombed by the luftwaffe. List of german combat vehicles of world war ii wikipedia. See more ideas about railway gun, train and model trains. However, due to the many circumstances beyond their control, german military rail planners were often hard pressed to maintain lesser distances from rail head to the front line especially when german troops were on the attack in the first two to three years. List of italian army equipment in world war ii wikipedia. This book gives a detailed account of the types and. Each armoured wagon carried a mounted qf 6 pounder hotchkiss gun and a vickers machine gun or lewis gun. Unsurprisingly, there are lots of amazing stories from the conflict, though some are more well known than others.
Polish, russia both red and white and other forces used armored trains in considerable numbers during the russian civil war. Starting from the blitzkrieg period, when nazi germany unleashed its mobile armored divisions into poland, france and the low countries, german armored warfare of world war ii captures the full might of the panzerwaffe, hitlers panzer arm, from its early triumphs to its final demise. I have dozens of books on german armor, wheeled and tracked armor and soft skin vehicles. The main emphasis here is on the operational history of german armored train units on the russian front, and includes many previously. The days of hope, lyn macdonald, penguin books 1989 isbn. Several of the books are in german and hard to find nowadays in the last 40 years i have built 93 5 scale german models of all kinds, some of which were scratch built and many are variations. German armored trains in world war ii, volume ii by. Such was the case in slovakia, where three armored trains. These nations would continue to develope and improve on the quality of its ats thru the 1920s and 30s. An incredible true story of combat and chivalry in the wartorn skies of world war ii if i could only own one book about the war it would be that one.
The spanish civil war saw a little use of armoured trains, though world war ii. What are some good books of world war 2 from a german. Wolfgang sawodny is the author of german armored trains on the russian front 19411944 4. German armored trains in world war ii imperial war museums. The most popular 172 scale world war ii wwii model vehicle kits brands include pegasus hobbies, plastic soldier, armourfast, italeri, and trumpeter. Armored trains of world wars i and ii business insider. German armored trains in world war ii, volume ii 52. First seen during the american civil war and later appearing in the francoprussian war and the angloboer wars, the armored train came to prominence on the eastern front during world war i. German armored trains in world war ii, volume ii by wolfgang. For the most part they were used during the late 19th and early. German and captured armored trains in world war ii world. This new book is the third by wolfgang sawodny on german armored trains in world war ii, and presents all new information not previously discussed in his first two highly successful volumes.
An illustrated encyclopedia 18252016 is the first englishlanguage edition of the authoritative work on the subject. German tank maintenance in world war ii will be of interest to persons who want to compare. This video takes a closer look at the german and austrohungarian. The main emphasis here is on the operational history of german armored train units on the russian front, and includes many previously unpublished photographs.
Browse by category train, railroad, transportation books from. The invasion, conquest and occupation of the above nations between 1938 and 1941. For a technologically advanced german military establishment the concept,development and use of armored trains at would seem to be an old fashioned and even slightly ludicrious weapons system for widespread use during world war 11 espisically for a german military that developed advanced radar systems, jet bombers and fighters, remote controlled smart bombs, v1 and v 2 rockets and tiger. I and was developed between wars in the conflicts in eastern europe. German armored trains in world war ii schiffer military. Since the end of world war ii the photos have remained in the private hands of. Millions took part in the fighting, and sadly, millions died. Dec, 2005 the main forces of the two armored divisions, although relatively close to the reconnaissance teams, were still a few hours behind. Military train, railroad, transportation books from karens books. It saw service on the russian front in world war ii, but. Jul 20, 2011 it saw service on the russian front in world war ii, but was increasingly sidelined because of its vulnerability to air attack.
Armored trains download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. This new book is the definitive reference on this little known subject. German uses of military armored trains in the early 1900s, the book continues through the world war i and reichswehr periods, to world war ii, the main focus. Most people dismiss these things as being effectively useless, or great sinks which material and men. It was also deployed during the russian civil war and the technology traveled east into the chinese civil war, and the subsequent war with japan. One was to protect the east anglian coast from the german navy, and the other was to protect the east coast of scotland. It saw service on the russian front in world war ii, but was increasingly sidelined because of its vulnerability to air attack. An airplane became a killer of an armoured train not only because the train.
European military models from world war ii lgb trains. Jun 01, 2014 probably one of the strangest aspects of world war two, and to some degree, world war one, was the inclusion of armored trains into the mix. German and captured armored trains in world war ii. Germany also had fully armoured locomotives which were used on such trains. Armed with an 88 mm l71 gun, the vehicle could perform well in the defensive role on the eastern and western fronts but was an expensive failure for nazi germany when used in an offensive role as a main battle tank. The main forces of the two armored divisions, although relatively close to the reconnaissance teams, were still a few hours behind. World war ii was one of the bloodiest wars in human history. But these insane trains have left an indelible mark on history. Over two million american servicemen passed through britain during the second world war.
Completely revised and expanded since its french publication, armoured trains. German world war ii organizational series order of battle. Their job was to man and maintain the vast fleets of. During world war ii, italy regularly mounted cannons on portee trucks. During the occupation, the german authorities orchestrated a programme of germanisation of the country. We are aware of 4 similar reference publications related to german armoured train schienenpanzer. It is designed so that the interested reader can select those volumes of interest to him without having to purchase an entire, very expensive book. Military trains and equipment are one of the of more popular groups within the hobby of european model train collecting. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Most people dismiss these things as being effectively useless, or great sinks which material and men went into which could have been used elsewhere. Download leo niehorsters german wwii organizational series. Mar 15, 2003 starting from the blitzkrieg period, when nazi germany unleashed its mobile armored divisions into poland, france and the low countries, german armored warfare of world war ii captures the full might of the panzerwaffe, hitlers panzer arm, from its early triumphs to its final demise. This definitive series continues with this volume on german armored vehicles.
At the beginning of the 1930s it was known that the end of armoured trains was coming. Apart from official military use, trains often served as support for partisan groups which staged massive offensives during the last years of the second world war. Britain built two armored trains in wwi war historical photos during world war i, the british built two armored trains. The 1st world war and subsequent russian civil war 1918 21 had armored trains very effectively used by poland, czechoslovakia the u. Pdf german armored trains on the russian front download. After world war ii, automotive technology had caught up sufficiently to render the armored train obsolete. At the beginning of world war ii in september 1939, poland used armoured trains after the german invasion. During the mexican revolution 19101920, the spanish civil war 19361939 and the second world war armored trains were actively used by all parties included in the conflicts.
Armored trains were used by both sides on the eastern front during wwii. This video takes a closer look at the german and austrohungarian armored trains. New stories surface constantly, such as the recently uncovered encounter of charlie brown and franz stigler. The series consists of a modular system of books, dealing in detail with the german armed forces ground combat units in world war ii. Below is the grossly incomplete list of these selfpropelled weapons. Military forces around the world were quick to see the advantages of railways in warfare, whether for the rapid deployment of men or the movement of heavy equipment like artillery. Probably one of the strangest aspects of world war two, and to some degree, world war one, was the inclusion of armored trains into the mix. On the german left the 2d panzer division, leading the xlvii panzer corps, collided with the noville defenses early on the 19th. Only four were produced and they were used in the late 1930s and the early part of the war for training purposes. Hobbylinc carries over 300 172 scale world war ii wwii model vehicle kits at discounts up to 44%. Germany had 21 armored trains in 1942, 29 in 1943, 44 in 1944 and 55 in 1945. Their job was to man and maintain the vast fleets of aircraft needed to attack german cities and industry. This two volume set companions to the authors previous books on world war ii. They were typically formed by a small locomotive between two armoured wagons, usually small steel coal wagons with extra armour, and other wagons carrying ammunition.
Now you can collect some of the most famous armaments used by the german military during the second world war. German armored trains in world war ii schiffer military, vol. Interestingly, these were both published almost a decade before trumpeter began releasing their kits. The involvement of the grand duchy of luxembourg in world war ii began with its invasion by german forces on 10 may 1940 and lasted beyond its liberation by allied forces in late 1944 and early 1945 luxembourg was placed under occupation and was annexed into germany in 1942. An armoured train is a railway train protected with armour. For a technologically advanced german military establishment the concept,development and use of armored trains at would seem to be an old fashioned and even slightly ludicrious weapons system for widespread use during world war 11 espisically for a german military that developed advanced radar systems, jet bombers and fighters, remote controlled smart bombs, v1 and v2 rockets and tiger.
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