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Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Osprey Men-at-Arms - World War II - Axis - Germany Axis Cavalry in World War II (VG+) Manufacturer: Osprey Product Line: Men-at-Arms - World War II - Axis - Germany Type: Softcover Code: OSPMAA361 Copyright Date: 2001 Author: Dr. Jeffrey Fowler Page Count: 48 Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is VG+. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description: It is often forgotten that the German Wehrmacht of 1939-45 relied heavily upon horses. Not only was the majority of Army transport and much of the artillery dependent on draught horse teams; the Germans also kept a horse-mounted cavalry division in the field until the end of 1941. After withdrawing it, they discovered a need to revive and greatly expand their cavalry units in 1943-45. The Army and Waffen-SS cavalry proved their worth on the Russian Front, supported by other Axis cavalry contingents - Romanian, Hungarian, Italian, and locally recruited. In this book an experienced horseman describes that last generation of horse-soldiers in a text supported by tables, photographs, and meticulous color plates. Chappell, Mike (illustrator).…