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Kingtiger Heavy Tank 1942–45

Author : Tom Jentz

Publisher : Osprey Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 50,53 MB

Release : 1993-01-28

Category : History

ISBN : 9781855322820

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As World War II entered its later stages and Germany was forced increasingly onto the defensive, the need for fast-moving mobile forces lessened and the Wehrmacht required better protected and more powerfully armed tanks. After debacles against the T-34, Hitler and the Panzerwaffe were determined not to be unprepared again. The result of this determination was the production of the heaviest and largest tank to see combat during World War II, the Tiger II or Konigstiger (Kingtiger). This title examines this formidable weapon, covering the problems and controversies surrounding its design and production as well as a detailed listing of every unit that was equipped with the Tiger II.



Tiger 1

Author : Hilary Louis Doyle

Publisher : Osprey Publishing

Page : 56 pages

File Size : 47,43 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Tanks (Military science)

ISBN :

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Tiger!

Author : David Fletcher

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,14 MB

Release : 2021

Category :

ISBN : 9781916355989

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Tiger Tank

Author : Marcus Cowper

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 24,84 MB

Release : 2016-03-24

Category : History

ISBN : 1472812964

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The most famous tank of World War II, the Tiger was a monster of a machine that dominated the battlefields of Europe and beyond. Originally conceived in response to the German Army's experience fighting British tanks in western Europe and North Africa, the Tiger cemented its reputation of near invincibility during the savage battles of the Eastern Front. This is a complete illustrated guide to one of the world's most famous fighting vehicles, exploring its history, its strengths and weaknesses and its combat performance as it duelled against the best the Allies had to give. Drawing on a wealth of research, detailed illustrations and contemporary photographs, this book reveals how this remarkable tank became an icon of military history.



Cromwell Cruiser Tank 1942–50

Author : David Fletcher

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 84 pages

File Size : 44,91 MB

Release : 2012-05-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1780967403

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For most of World War II, British tank development remained faithful to the design philosophy inaugurated during World War I. Experiences in North Africa highlighted flaws in this basic design, however, and the General Staff identified the need for a new heavy cruiser that could combine speed and manoeuvrability with increased armour and armament. The Cromwell Cruiser tank was designed as a result and soon proved itself one of the fastest and most successful tanks deployed by the Allies during World War II. This book details the design and development of the Cromwell and its many variants, from its introduction at D-Day, through its many successes in the final year of World War II and beyond.



Hitler's Tanks

Author : Chris McNab

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 338 pages

File Size : 22,56 MB

Release : 2020-02-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1472839773

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The Panzers that rolled over Europe were Germany's most famous fighting force, and are some of the most enduring symbols of World War II. However, at the start of the war, Germany's tanks were nothing extraordinary and it was operational encounters such as facing the Soviet T-34 during Operation Barbarossa which prompted their intensive development. Tactical innovation gave them an edge where technological development had not, making Hitler's tanks a formidable enemy. Hitler's Tanks details the development and operational history of the light Panzer I and II, developed in the 1930s, the medium tanks that were the backbone of the Panzer Divisions, the Tiger, and the formidable King Tiger, the heaviest tank to see combat in World War II. Drawing on Osprey's unique and extensive armour archive, Chris McNab skilfully weaves together the story of the fearsome tanks that transformed armoured warfare and revolutionised land warfare forever.



Super-heavy Tanks of World War II

Author : Kenneth W Estes

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 50 pages

File Size : 14,90 MB

Release : 2014-11-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1782003843

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The super-heavy tanks of World War II are heirs to the siege machine tradition – a means of breaking the deadlock of ground combat. As a class of fighting vehicle, they began with the World War I concept of the search for a 'breakthrough' tank, designed to cross enemy lines. It is not surprising that the breakthrough tank projects of the period prior to World War II took place in the armies that suffered the most casualties of the Great War (Russia, France, Germany). All of the principal Axis and Allied nations eventually initiated super-heavy development projects, with increasingly heavy armor and armament. Much as the casualties of World War I prompted the original breakthrough tank developments, as Germany found itself on the defensive, with diminishing operational prospects and an increasingly desperate leadership, so too did its focus turn to the super-heavy tanks that could turn the tide back in their favor.



King Tiger vs IS-2

Author : David R. Higgins

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 186 pages

File Size : 18,87 MB

Release : 2011-09-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1849088632

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This book examines the technology and strategy that defined the outcome of the battles between the King Tiger and the IS-2. The Soviets had been quick to develop tanks that could fight the Tiger on an equal footing, but these were developed as part of a completely different strategy than that employed by the Germans. The King Tiger was a modern marvel, and remained unmatched in one-on-one combat. Technologically superior, with greater firepower and better armour than the Soviet IS-2, the King Tiger was a formidable opponent. However, the IS-2 was lighter, more manoeuvrable and most importantly, far more numerous. With overwhelming numerical superiority the Soviets were able to simply overwhelm their opponents, negating the technical superiority of the King Tiger



Panther Medium Tank 1942–45

Author : Stephen A. Hart

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 109 pages

File Size : 34,76 MB

Release : 2012-06-20

Category : History

ISBN : 178200064X

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The Panzerkampfwagen V Panther is one of the best-known German tanks in existence and is considered one of the greatest tanks of World War II. When in June of 1941, Germany invaded Russia, Panzertruppe encountered KV series and T-34/76 tanks, far superior in firepower and armour protection to any Panzer in service at the time. It was therefore decided to design a new more powerful medium tank, which could be quickly put into production. This book details the result, the Medium Battle Tank, available for service in January 1943. Later models ensured that it became one of the most feared tanks of WWII.



T-34-85 Medium Tank 1944–94

Author : Steven J. Zaloga

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 50 pages

File Size : 36,97 MB

Release : 2013-08-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1472805569

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The T-34-85 tank is one of those rare weapons that have remained in service for more than half a century. First introduced in 1944, it has seen combat in nearly every corner of the globe. Steven Zaloga and Jim Kinnear look at this long-serving tank at length. Although long obsolete in Europe, it has proven a reliable and potent weapon in many Third World conflicts, and is still in service with more than a dozen armies around the world.