Panzer Aces II: Battle Stories of German Tank Commanders in World War II

With the same drama and excitement of the first book, Franz Kurowski relates the combat careers of six more decorated German Panzer officers. Extensively researched, these gripping accounts follow the men and their tanks across three continents into some of World War II's bloodiest engagements. They campaigned with Rommel in the deserts of North Africa, participated in the monumental tank battle at Kursk, and, maneuvering only by muzzle flashes, fought frightening small-unit contests in the dark of night. Master tacticians and gutsy leaders, these men are legends.

Franz Kurowski covers the life and times of six leading German tankers: Sepp Brandner (Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 912); Fritz Feßmann (Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 7); Kurt Knispel (schwere Panzer-Abteilung 503); Johannes Kümmel (Panzer-Regiment 8 of the Deutsches Afrika Korps); Karl Nikolussi-Leck (SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking”); and, Hermann von Oppeln-Bronikowski (Panzer-Regiment 35; Panzer-Regiment 204; Panzer-Regiment 11; 20. Panzer-Division). Each capsule biography runs at least 50 pages and contains numerous photos. If you enjoyed Panzer Aces or like exciting accounts of small-unit armor operations and tactics, this book is for you.

Franz Kurowski

Softcover 432 pages

Book Code:  FE0048