German 88mm Gun vs Allied Armour

North Africa 1941–43

David Campbell, David Greentree, Ian Palmer (Illustrator)

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Osprey Publishing
04 May 2021

History; Second World War; Land forces & warfare

Series: Duel

Few weapons developed a more deadly reputation than the German ‘88’ in the role of anti-tank gun, its long reach and lethal hitting power making it a significant problem for every type of British and later American armour. Despite its individual potency, it was almost always utilized as part of a comprehensive system of defences that relied on a mix of weapons carefully deployed in anticipation of the enemy’s likely avenue and method of attack. Used in this way, the 88 became a particularly deadly part of the Afrika Korps’ attempts to shatter British armoured power in the Western Desert.

Initially extremely successful over the course of 1941 and 1942 in Operations Battleaxe and Crusader, the Allies’ tactics and vehicles (such as the American-made M3 and the Crusader III) eventually evolved to deal with the 88’s awesome power. This detailed new book tells the story of that evolution and provides an in-depth treatment of this key weapon of World War II.

By: David Campbell, David Greentree
Illustrated by: Ian Palmer (Illustrator)
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm,
Weight: 264g
ISBN: 9781472841155
ISBN 10: 1472841158
Series: Duel
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 04 May 2021
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Chronology Design and Development Technical Specifications The Combatants Combat Analysis Aftermath Bibliography Index

David Campbell has worked as a new media producer and content specialist for many years, including roles at IBM, the BBC, various Internet consultancies and the British civil service. He is the author of a number of titles for Osprey. David Greentree graduated in History at York before taking an MA in War Studies from King's College London and qualifying as a lecturer in Further Education. In 1995, he accepted a commission in the Royal Air Force and has served in a variety of locations, including Afghanistan and Oman.