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Knights of the Skull #1

Jan 2017 · Schiffer Publishing Ltd · 16.99 USD
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In "The Rise of the Panzers," Captain Heinz Guderian pioneers revolutionary tank tactics rooted in his World War I experiences and those of fellow German veterans, setting the stage for the Panzer tank's development. This issue offers a grounded look at Germany's military evolution between the world wars, blending historical detail with the early seeds of armored warfare. Written and illustrated by Wayne Vansant, with inks and letters also by Vansant, the story unfolds with meticulous attention to the era’s turning points. Cover by Wayne Vansant.

Contains 7 stories
The Rise of the Panzers
11 pp · War
Kurt KnispelMajor General J. F. C. FullerKarl LiebknechtRosa LuxemburgCaptain Heinz GuderianDr. Franz BakeHyazinth Von StrachwitzHanz Von Luck

In "The Rise of the Panzers," Captain Heinz Guderian draws on his World War I experiences and those of fellow German veterans to pioneer revolutionary tank tactics and design the Panzer, laying the groundwork for a new era of armored warfare. Wayne Vansant crafts a grounded, historically rich narrative that traces the evolution of German military strategy between the world wars, all through his own writing, art, and lettering.

Invasion of Poland
16 pp · War
Colonel Hans Von LuckCount Von StrachwitzFranz BakeCaptain Heinz Guderian
Reassessment
3 pp · War
Franz BakeCount Von Strachwitz

In "Reassessment," Wayne Vansant crafts a tightly focused moment within the German Army’s strategic shift after the invasion of Poland, capturing the weight of recalibration as soldiers and officers confront the realities of modern warfare. With stark, deliberate storytelling, the story lingers on the quiet tension of preparation, where decisions made in shadowed rooms may shape the fate of nations.

The French Army
6 pp · War
General GamelinGeneral Erich Von Manstein
Battle for the Meuse Crossings
14 pp · War
Hans Von LuckFranz BakeCaptain Heinz GuderianGeneral GamelinSergeant DurandCaptain Pierre Billotte
The Battle For France
13 pp · War
Paul ReynaudCaptain Heinz GuderianFranz BakeGeneral GamelinGeneral Maxine WeylandMarshal Henri Philipe PetainHans Von Luck
Sideshow
13 pp · War
Commander Marshal Rodolfo GrazianiGeneral Richard Nugent O'ConnorGeneral Italo GariboldiGeneral Philip NeameGeneral Wavell

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writer, artist, inker Wayne Vansant

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