This is the history of the famous German "88" in its ground combat role - a role it mastered. First used by the Legion Condor in Spain, the 88 was soon recognized as a superb anti-aircraft weapon. When Rommel turned the 88's on British tanks in North Africa its anti-tank capabilities became legendary.

This book by renowned World War II historian Janusz Piekalkiewicz presents the history of the famous German '88' in its ground combat role - a role it mastered. First used by the Legion Condor in Spain, the 88 was soon recognized as a superb anti-aircraft weapon. When Rommel turned the 88's on British tanks in North Africa its anti-tank capabilities became legendary. Over 200 action and close-up photographs show the 88 gun throughout its use in the Second World War on all fronts.

Janusz Piekalkiewicz
Over 200 action and close-up photographs show the 88 gun throughout its use in WW II on all fronts. 192 pp. Large Format Hardback.