Panzer VI Tiger - Germany: Books - History, Types and Construction (2/5)

Tiger (paperback)

One of the most feared weapons of World War II, the Tiger tank was a beast of a machine which dominated the battlefields of Europe with its astonishing size, speed and firepower, which continues to fascinate more than 70 years after it was first designed.

Revealing its design and development history, Thomas Anderson draws upon original German archival material to tell the story of the birth of the Tiger. He then analyzes its success on the battlefield and the many modifications and variants that also came into play.
Illustrated throughout with rare photographs and drawings, this is a unique history of what is easily the most famous tank ever produced.

Information

Tiger (hard cover)

Revealing its design and development history, Thomas Anderson draws upon original German archival material to tell the story of the birth of the Tiger. He then analyzes its success on the battlefield and the many modifications and variants that also came into play. Illustrated throughout with rare photographs and drawings, this is a unique history of easily the most famous tank ever produced.

Contents:
Chapter 1: The origins of the Panzerwaffe
Chapter 2: Design and development: From the prototype to the final model detailing the VK 3001(H), VK 3001(P), VK 4501 (P) and finally the VK 3601(H) which was selected and placed into production by Henschel
Chapter 3: Tiger 1 (SdKfz 181) in service on the battlefield
Chapter 4: Tiger Variants - The Sturmmörser, ‘in field' modifications of Tiger tanks, Demolition, Mine-clearance Tigers and the Bergepanzer
Chapter 5: Development of the Tiger 2 (SdKfz 182) KönigsTiger
Chapter 6: The Tiger 2 in service on the battlefield
Chapter 7: The Tiger 2 Variant the Jagdpanzer IV (SdKfz 186) Jagdtiger
Chapter 8: Mechanical Details: engines, gearboxes, transmission, tracks
Chapter 9: Armour, Armament and Ammunition
Chapter 10: Interior details
Chapter 11: Restoration of a Tiger
Chapter 12: Panzer Divisions and Battalions equipped and deployed with Tiger tanks
Appendices: Full specifications and production data, location and condition of preserved Tigers, Tiger Aces (Wittman, Knispel, Schroif, Carius and Bolter), Panzerwaffe badges.

Information

The Tiger I and Tiger II Profile

The famed German panzers of World War II in profile format including photographs, color schemes, and drawings.

Information

Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B - Construction and Development

The Tiger Ausf. B combined the pros and cons of German tank design and construction. Ideas for the Tiger Ausf. B were based on previous designs and omitted excesses and disadvantages of earlier vehicles.

This is the tank that allows us to evaluate what the German tank industry achieved and what could have happened in future developments. The book deals with the background and development of the Tiger Ausf. B, production history and construction features, as well as evaluation of the captured vehicles by the Red Army during field testing.

Information

Kampfpanzer Tiger - Geschichte, Technik, Erfahrungsberichte

The Tiger, one of the most famous tanks of the Second World War, is controversially assessed by experts. Military expert Thomas Anderson reconstructs the history and significance of the Tiger using original sources from the Federal Archives and the US National Archives. He analyses its weapon system, evaluates reports from the war and offers insightful comparisons with the enemy's vehicles. Guaranteed to be free of myths.

Contents:
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Europe 1941
- A new tank is created
- The German tank force before the war
- The German heavy tank: a difficult birth
- The decision
- Evolution: The Tiger Ausf. B
- The Tiger weapon system: mobility, firepower, tank protection
- Organization of the Tiger units
- Organizational structure of the heavy tank division
- Tiger in combat groups
- The Tiger in combat
- In action on the Eastern Front - winter 1942/43
- Use of the Tiger in North Africa
- Tiger in the East, the year 1943
- The year 1944
- The last months of the war
- After the operation
- Repairs
- Recovery

Information

Panzerkampfwagen Tiger

In August 1942, the first eight Panzerkampfwagen VI from series production left the factory halls of Henschel & Sohn GmbH in Kassel. The "Tiger", a well-kept military secret until then, made its debut in the Second World War.
Just one year later, in the largest tank battle in history around Kursk, the legendary reputation of the "Tiger" was established. 146 Panzerkampfwagen of this type were involved in Operation "Citadel".
This volume shows the "Tiger" in the troops and in action. Another chapter is dedicated to the "King Tiger".

Lots of technical data and cross-section drawings. Detailed cross-section drawings of the ammunition used. Over 100 historical photos, including many rare archive photos.

Information