The 3rd Panzer Division's drive on Moscow, 1941 * Written by war correspondents
who watched Operation Barbarossa unfold firsthand
By the end of 1941, having suffered significant setbacks in its
offensive to take Moscow, the German Army and its armoured forces
began to lose their aura of invincibility, both to the Allies and the German
home front. This book, part of the Third Reich’s attempt to bolster morale,
showcases the actions of the 3rd Panzer Division. The division performed well in
the early phases of Operation Barbarossa but experienced grave hardship in the
drive on Moscow.
Written by war correspondents who watched the battles unfold
firsthand, Panzer Wedge has a unique "you-are-there" perspective that captures
the heady spirit of the offensive’s beginning as well as the dogged fighting
that brought it to a halt. The book will appeal to anyone who enjoys accounts of
the Second World War combat, especially tank warfare, and to historians
researching how the war effort was reported on the German home front. It offers
significant insight into the conflict that has so long captured the imagination
of history enthusiasts everywhere.
