Table of Contents

Introduction /Origins /Initial strategy /The plan /The raid /Analysis /Conclusion /Bibliography /Index

Promotional Information

In the summer of 1942 German ‘Brandenburger’ commandos penetrated deep behind Soviet lines to trick their way into capturing the strategically vital oil-producing facilities at Maikop in the Caucasus. This engaging study assesses this daring raid that delivered functioning oil-production equipment into German hands at a key point in Hitler’s war on the Soviet Union.

About the Author

David R. Higgins attended the Columbus College of Art & Design, and received a BFA from Ohio State University and an MISM from Keller. In addition to the Roer River Battles he has written over twenty articles for magazines such as Strategy & Tactics, Armchair General, and World at War, as well as MCSGroup, a conflict simulation provider for the US Defense Department. Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator living in Nashville, Tennessee. He began his career in 1987 after graduating from Austin Peay State University. Most of his work is rendered in Adobe Photoshop using a Cintiq monitor. His greatest influences are Angus McBride, Don Troiani, and Edouard Detaille. Mark Stacey was born in Manchester in 1964 and has been a freelance illustrator since 1987. He has a lifelong interest in all periods of history, particularly military history, and has specialized in this area throughout his career. He now lives and works in Cornwall.