German Superheavy Panzer Projects of World War II Tank design bureaus first became involved in developing very heavy tanks after WWI. In addition to the militaries of Germany and England, the Soviet Union was also fascinated by these monsters. Behind it was the concept of transferring the heavy armament of naval warfare to land warfare. […]
Germany’s Tiger Tanks D.W. to Tiger I Germany’s Tiger Tanks D.W. to Tiger I first of a three-volume set, covers the history, development and production history of the Tiger tank variants from the idea’s conception to the end of Tiger I production. This includes details on the development series known as the D.W., VK 30.01(H), […]
Germany’s Tiger Tanks VK45.02 to Tiger II Germany’s Tiger Tanks VK45.02 to Tiger II covers the development of the Tiger II, from the VK 45.02(P) and VK 45.03(H) to the modifications under design for the Tiger II at the end of the war. All of this is illustrated with scale drawings by Hilary Doyle combined […]
Panzertruppen: The Complete Guide to the Creation & Combat Employment of Germany’s Tank Force, 1943-1945 In Panzertruppen Vol.2 (1943-1945), Thomas Jentz continues his documentation of the creation and deployment of the Panzerwaffe. In September of 1939, the world was astounded by Germany’s ability to defeat Poland in less than a month. With the world still puzzled […]
Panzertruppen: The Complete Guide to the Creation & Combat Employment of Germany’s Tank Force – 1933-1942 In Panzertruppen Vol.1 (1933-1942), Thomas Jentz looks at the creation and deployment of the Panzerwaffe. In September of 1939, the world was astounded by Germany’s ability to defeat Poland in less than a month. With the world still puzzled […]
Panther & its Variants Panther & its Variants was the first of Spielberger’s German Armor and Military Vehicles translated into English. The book covers every Panther Ausfürung and variant, including Bergepanther, Jagdpanther and the Panther II. Although some other publications have superseded it in new information and, therefore accuracy, the book is still relevant to […]
Light Jagdpanzer Light Jagdpanzer looks at the light tank destroyers of the Wehrmacht, which were among the most powerful anti-tank weapons of World War II. These vehicles were the last in a chain of development that proved the quality of German gun technology. For example, the 7.5 cm PaK L/70 set standards for anti-tank guns, […]
Japanese Armor in World War 2 – AK 549 Some of the best model companies in model making are in Japan: Tamiya, Hasegawa, Aoshima, Fine Molds, Pit-Road, Bandai, etc. It is obvious that Japanese vehicles are part of their catalogue to satisfy their local market. In the rest of the world, there is a growing […]
Guderian’s Foxes: Aufklärungs-Abteilung 29 in photos from Barbarossa to Typhoon Prior to Operation Barbarossa, the men of Aufklärungs-Abteilung 29, elite recon soldiers of the motorised 29. Infanterie-Division with several campaigns under their belt, emblazoned their vehicles with a creeping fox insignia, a seemingly apt emblem because they, too, were cunning, stealthy and observant. Yet once […]
British at War Vol.2 – AK 130003 British at War Vol.2 is the second volume of the two that feature the most iconic vehicles of the British Army in WWII. The scenes and vehicles included in this collection are shown in a compilation of step-by-step articles with great photographs. Perfectly combined techniques are explained to […]
