88 MM Flak 18/36/37/41 and Pak 43 1936-45

by John Norris

The German 88 mm was by far the most famous and versatile artillery weapon of World War II. It was first used as an anti-aircraft weapon by the Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War and saw further service in the German invasions of Poland and France, where it was first used in its anti-tank role. This role was particularly successful and the 88 became feared by tank crews from North Africa to Russia. Apart from these two main roles the 88 mm...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841763411
• ISBN13: 9781841763415
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.1" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

Great information and reference

Very accurate and detailed information on a very deadly weapon of WW2. Also includes antitank weapons derived from the flak.