: The book tracks the development of the M1 Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher (the Bazooka), which entered combat in 1942. Zaloga notes that it was rushed to the field, initially resulting in poor training and even the capture of unopened shipments by German forces, which influenced their own anti-tank designs.
: By late 1944, the Bazooka was a mainstay for U.S. infantry. While it could penetrate roughly 3 inches (10–12 cm) of armor, it struggled against the thick frontal plating of heavy Panzers like the Panther and Tiger. Bazooka vs Panzer. Battle of the Bulge 1944 (Os...
: Exploration of how American infantry used a combination of mines, artillery, and Bazookas to hold off German armored assaults. : The book tracks the development of the