{"product_id":"german-motorcycles-at-war-19391945-9781036100568","title":"German Motorcycles at War 19391945","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe success of fast-moving Blitzkrieg tactics by the Nazi war machine depended on high mobility. With their on- and off-road capabilities, motorcycles became an important component of the Nazi war machine's arsenal making a particularly significant impact in French and Russian campaigns.   The motorcycles were used in a variety of roles including patrolling, intelligence gathering, and police duties in occupied Europe. Motorcyclists could be found in every unit of an infantry and Panzer division including headquarters which had a motorcycle messenger platoon. Their versatility also enabled them to survey enemy positions until coming under fire before reporting back with vital intelligence relating to enemy locations and strengths.   The German industry produced wide range of motor-bikes for military use. By 1938 some 200,000 motorcycles were produced in Germany and occupied territories. The principal makes included BMW, DKW, NSU, Triumph, Victoria, and Zundapp. Sidecar combinations, of","brand":"Pen \u0026 Sword Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49396205977943,"sku":"9781036100568","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781036100568.jpg?v=1730415096","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/german-motorcycles-at-war-19391945-9781036100568","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}