Panther Medium Tank : IV. Ss-Panzerkorps Eastern Front 1944
Number of Pages
64 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military Science, Military / World War II, Military / Weapons, Military / Vehicles
Publication Year
2021
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, History
Author
Dennis Oliver
Book Series
Tankcraft Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Length
11.5 in
Item Width
8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
There is a nice balance of modeling information, historical and technical facts to make for quick and enjoyable reading. This soft cover publication will offer a nice reference source for the armor modeler's library., For the ultra-realistic modelers, the historical text specifies when production changes altered the design., The book is a great addition to any armor library and provides great images and information to further along your project.
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
32
Dewey Decimal
623.74752
Synopsis
In Dennis Oliver's latest volume in the TankCraft series, he uses archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations to examine the Panther battalions of these famous units that fought to hold back the Soviet advance during the last months of 1944., 12 pages of full color illustrations depicting over 20 different vehicles and their markings with histories of the Panzer regiments of the SS-Totenkopf and Wiking divisions during the battles of 1944 on the Eastern Front. During the summer of 1944 a series of massive Soviet offensives threatened to destroy the entire German army on the Eastern Front. As the Wehrmacht scrambled to hold what ground it could many formations simply disappeared and the available armored units were used to plug the gaps in the front line. One of the most important elements of the defense was the newly raised IV.SS-Panzerkorps which contained the veteran Totenkopf and Wiking divisions. Although both were well equipped their real striking power lay in the battalion of Pzkpfw V Panther tanks with which each was outfitted, perhaps the most effective armored fighting vehicle produced by Germany during the Second World War. In Dennis Oliver's latest volume in the TankCraft series, he uses archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations to examine the Panther battalions of these famous units that fought to hold back the Soviet advance during the last months of 1944. A key section of his book displays available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined providing everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of these historic tanks.