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German Light Divisions 1938-39 Volume 2: Polish Campaign 1939, Combat Lessons, Camouflage, Markings & Equipment continues the story of Germany's innovative light divisions, focusing on their role in the Polish Campaign of 1939 and their eventual conversion into Panzer divisions. This volume looks at the operational challenges, battlefield tactics, and technical advancements that defined their effectiveness in early WWII. Featuring analysis of lessons learned from combat, wartime markings, and detailed equipment studies, this book sheds light on the evolution of these units into mechanized forces. Supported by archival imagery and research, it offers a comprehensive look at their impact on military doctrine and strategy. Essential for students of military history, armored warfare, and WWII technology, this volume concludes the two-part series on Germany's light divisions. Together, these books provide a unique perspective on the development of mechanized warfare in the early 20th century. 21 b/w illustrations, 249 b/w photos, 12 colour profiles, 12 b/w maps, 6 tables

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Jacek Zabielski, a banking expert from Poland with a passion for modern history, holds a master's degree in International Relations from Warsaw University in Poland, European Studies from Central European University in Prague, an MBA from National-Louis University, and has completed a postgraduate program in Political Science and Media Policy at the University of Amsterdam. His historical research has primarily centred around contemporary military technology, camouflage, and markings, with a particular emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe.

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