Panzer Tracts No.8-1: Sturmpanzer

Panzer Tracts No.8-1: Sturmpanzer

Panzer Tracts No.8-1 includes a significant number of brand-new photos taken during the production of the Sturmpanzer assault tank at the Wien Arsenal in Austria. Also, access to an original photo album from Deutsche Edelstahlwerke means that the quality and detail of photo coverage of the Sturmpanzer production at Duisburg is outstanding. Photo coverage covers the use of every version of these vehicles from Russia, Italy, France and Eastern Europe. Finally, for the first time, the authors present clear photos that give an insight into the Munitionspanzer that was built to accompany the Sturmpanzer in combat.

Although the Sturmpanzer is well known, never before has such a detailed and accurate classification been achieved that highlights the features of Sturmpanzer Ausf.I, Ausf.II, Ausf.III and Ausf.IV. The production history, allocation and use in combat are of the usual Panzer Tracts’ high standards.

Once again, hundreds of hours were spent travelling the world and accurately measuring the surviving Sturminfanteriegeschütz 33, several Sturmpanzer and their components. This scrutiny identified remarkable differences never before reported. By using CAD, these measurements have been converted into precise drawings.

This 76-page Panzer Tracts is the ultimate package of primary source material on the Sturmpanzer, with 19 pages of world-class 1:35 scale drawings grouped to facilitate comparison, and 83 clear, large-format photos laid out in an attractive style.

Book Data

Authors: Hilary Doyle, Lukas Friedli & Thomas Jentz
ISBN: 9781915969019
Pages: 76
Photos: 83
Drawings: 19 pages of 1:35 scale drawings
Physical: Softcover, 280x215mm, portrait

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Predecessors of the Sturmpanzer
3. Sturminfanteriegeschütz 33
4. Sturmpanzer Production History
5. Sturmpanzer Production Numbers
6. Sturmpanzer Units & Organisation
7. Sturmpanzer Shipments
8. Sturmpanzer Deployment
9. Munitionspanzer IV

Improvements

• Reworked images for clarity and tonal quality
• Refined layout
• Table of Contents
• Title on the spine
• Perfect bound for durability

About the Authors

Hilary L Doyle
Author

Hilary initially trained as a civil engineering draughtsman with the Irish Railways, but later achieved Chartered Engineer status. In 1967, he became a pioneer of technical desktop computing in Ireland. From 1973, his professional career was in management in the computer industry, and he was awarded a Fellowship of the Irish Computer Society. Hilary lives with his wife near Dublin and has eight grandchildren.

Thomas L Jentz ✟
Author

Tom was from Indiana and spent a year at Purdue University before serving in an armoured unit of the US Army in Germany, later completing nuclear training with the Army. After returning to civilian life, he worked as a nuclear health physicist and consultant to the nuclear industry, living with his family near the US National Archives in Washington, DC. His interest in military history was shaped by stories from his Uncle Ed, who the Wehrmacht had captured in North Africa after an action in which 100 Sherman tanks were destroyed. Tom died in 2012.

Lukas Friedli
Author

Lukas Friedli is an attorney and former Swiss Leopard II tank gunner whose interest in armoured vehicles led to an acclaimed first book in 2005. He continued to deepen his research under the guidance of Thomas L. Jentz, building a reputation for careful study and precise analysis in the field.

Website Reviews

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Reference for these models:

Hobby Boss 80135 Sturmpanzer IV
Hobby Boss 80134 Sturmpanzer IV
Airfix 1376 Sturmpanzer IV Brummbär Mid Version
Academy 13525 Sturmpanzer IV Brummbär Sd.Kfz.166 (Mid. Version)
Dragon 6713 s.IG.33 auf Fgst.Pz.Kpfw.III(Sfl.)