The History of the Panzerj臠er: Volume 1: Origins and Evolution 1939-42 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781472817587)

The German Panzerj臠er, or Panzerj臠ertruppe, was one of the most innovative fighting arms of World War II and its story has never properly been told. A few other books have focused on an element of the story--the Hetzer, Jagdpanzer, Jagdpanther--but this is the first time that the whole story of the development and organization of Nazi Germany's anti-tank force will have been covered, from its earliest origins in World War I, through its development in the interwar period, and its baptism of fire in the early days of World War II.

This is the first of two volumes that will trace the story through the glory years of Blitzkrieg and the improvements that were made when Soviet tanks were first encountered, leading to new weapons, tactics, and organization. It is packed with previously unpublished wartime photographs, combat reports, and detailed charts and statistics to give an unparalleled account of this unique arm of the Wehrmacht.

Author: Thomas Anderson
ISBN-10: 1472817583
ISBN-13: 9781472817587
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Language: English
Published: 08/21/2018
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.64lbs
Size: 9.60h x 7.80w x 1.20d