Book Description
Rare photographs from both German and Russian sources : Today there are very few surviving vehicles from the Wehrmacht. which illustrate the fate of many of the armored fighting vehicles of Hitlers much vaunted Panzerwaffe-
Author : Bob Carruthers
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 27,48 MB
Release : 2016-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1473868467
Rare photographs from both German and Russian sources : Today there are very few surviving vehicles from the Wehrmacht. which illustrate the fate of many of the armored fighting vehicles of Hitlers much vaunted Panzerwaffe-
Author : Bob Carruthers
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 32,93 MB
Release : 2016-08-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1473868548
An illustrated history of Nazi German armoured vehicles destroyed in action along the Western Front during World War II. The German armoured forces lost some 10,000 armoured fighting vehicles. Today there are very few surviving vehicles from the Wehrmacht. We are fortunate therefore that these unique photographs detail the fate of the Panzers destroyed in action in the west. Praise for German Armour Lost on the Western Front “A marvellous collection of over 200 photographs of German armoured vehicles knocked out from 1944 onwards, from the Normandy beaches and Italy to the borders of the Reich. Almost all of the vehicles featured are those built around the Panzer III to VI chassis, including self-propelled guns and many specific variants of tanks. . . . With this broad array of vehicles and situations, this book will certainly be an invaluable guide to the modeller, but it also serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of armour piercing weapons, and the vulnerability of tank crews in their seemingly impervious machines.” —Pegasus Archive, Mark Hickman “An excellent pictograph reference book covering German losses during the Second World War. The pictures are clear and the supporting text provided, factual. I highly recommend this book to any historical buffs or modeling fans who are interested in wrecked and abandoned vehicles.” —MSC Review Connect, Todd Michalak
Author : Ferdinand Maria Senger und Etterlin
Publisher :
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 31,90 MB
Release : 1969
Category : Armored vehicles, Military
ISBN : 9780853680185
Author :
Publisher : AK-INTERACTIVE, S.L.
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 50,72 MB
Release :
Category : Art
ISBN :
Author : Douglas Orgill
Publisher :
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 30,66 MB
Release : 1974
Category : Tanks (Military science)
ISBN : 9780345241535
Author : Karlheinz Munch
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 26,26 MB
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9780811732420
Hundreds of photos, many never published before, of Germany's rarely seen tank destroyers, including the Ferdinand, Elephant, and JagdtigerColor illustrations focus on unit markings, numbering, and camouflageAccompanying text chronicles the unit's combat operations plus there are personal accounts from the men who rode in these mechanical monstersGerman Heavy Anti-Tank Unit 653 was equipped with the heaviest tank destroying vehicles of the German armed forces. Initially activated as an assault gun battalion and redesignated in April 1943, the 653 received its first Ferdinand heavy tank destroyers (later modified and renamed Elephants) in May 1943 and went into action on the Eastern Front a month later. In 1944, the unit converted to the even more massive Jagdtiger. The seventy-five-ton, heavily armored Jagdtiger was the behemoth of the battlefield and boasted a 128mm gun-as opposed to the Ferdinand's 88-with a range of more than thirteen miles, making it deadly despite its limited mobility. Outfitted with these lethal giants, the 653 saw service in Russia, Italy, Austria, and Germany.
Author : David Campbell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 21,48 MB
Release : 2021-02-18
Category : History
ISBN : 1472841166
Few weapons developed a more deadly reputation than the German '88' in the role of anti-tank gun, its long reach and lethal hitting power making it a significant problem for every type of British and later American armour. Despite its individual potency, it was almost always utilized as part of a comprehensive system of defences that relied on a mix of weapons carefully deployed in anticipation of the enemy's likely avenue and method of attack. Used in this way, the 88 became a particularly deadly part of the Afrika Korps' attempts to shatter British armoured power in the Western Desert. Initially extremely successful over the course of 1941 and 1942 in Operations Battleaxe and Crusader, the Allies' tactics and vehicles (such as the American-made M3 and the Crusader III) eventually evolved to deal with the 88's awesome power. This detailed new book tells the story of that evolution and provides an in-depth treatment of this key weapon of World War II.
Author : David Porter
Publisher : Technical Guides
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 25,4 MB
Release : 2019-04-04
Category : Tanks (Military science)
ISBN : 9781782747260
From heavy tanks to self-propelled guns, this highly illustrated technical guide introduces all the main types of armored fighting vehicles used by Germany in World War II--organized chronologically and by type. Each of the 120 featured artworks displays authentic markings and color schemes, while the separate models include exhaustive specifications. This is a key reference for military modelers and World War II enthusiasts.
Author : Chris Ellis
Publisher : Book Sales
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 22,18 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780702600111
Pictures and describes the formidable range of tanks, self-propelled antitank guns, infantry-support guns, and heavy artillery used by Germany's panzer divisions
Author : Niall Barr
Publisher : WWII German Armed Forces in Ph
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,61 MB
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782749509
During World War II, Germany's new style of mechanized warfare allowed it to overwhelm often numerically superior forces. This photographic volume presents the full range of Germany's armored weaponry, from the war's early days through to the large, powerful tanks and self-propelled guns--including the Tiger, King Tiger, and Jagdtiger--that became key as the Allied armies closed in. Additionally, it explores key figures, including Panzer generals and aces.