Jagdpanzer - Germany: Illustrated History Books & Guides (3/3)

Cromwell vs Jagdpanzer IV : Normandy 1944 (Osprey)

By 1944, the evolution of armoured doctrine had produced very different outcomes in Britain and Germany. Offering a good balance of speed, protection and firepower, the British Cromwell tank was much faster than its German opponent, but the Jagdpanzer IV tank destroyer had a high-velocity main gun and a lower profile that made it formidable on the defensive, especially in ambush situations.

The two types would fight in a series of bloody encounters, from the initial days of the struggle for Normandy through to its climax as the Allies sought to trap their opponents in the Falaise Pocket.

Using archive photographs, specially commissioned artwork and battle reports, this fascinating study expertly assesses the realities of tactical armoured combat during the desperate battles after D-Day.

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Author:	David R. Higgins
Details:	80 pages, 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.28 in (24.5 x 18.5 x 0.7 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2018)
Series:	Duel (86)
ISBN:	9781472825865

Ferdinand / Elefant - Panzerjäger Tiger (P) (Legends of Warfare)

The Panzerjäger Tiger (P) emerged as a formidable tank destroyer, deployed in limited numbers by the Wehrmacht. Originating from an early design of the Panzer VI Tiger tank, particularly the prototype by Ferdinand Porsche, this series of 90 vehicles, initially named Ferdinand, underwent a transformation after underwhelming performance at Kursk. Following rebuilding and modification, the surviving 48 units were rebranded as Elefant.

This volume chronicles the combat history of both the Ferdinand and Elefant through vintage photos. It also delves into the background of the ill-fated Porsche Tiger design.
The publication features 100 vintage photos and over 110 full-color images of the only two surviving examples, offering detailed insights into the construction and wartime adaptations of these potent tank destroyers.

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Author:	David Doyle
Details:	112 pages, 9.1 x 9.1 x 0.75 in (23 x 23 x 1.9 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	225 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2023)
Series:	Legends of Warfare
ISBN:	9780764366437

Jagdtiger (Vol. 1) - Technical History

The two volume study of Germany's heaviest Jagdpanzer (tank destroyer) is the result of nearly twenty years of exhaustive research.
This volume one, Technical History, presents a well-structured and highly detailed technical analysis of this complex tank destroyer.
Using manufacturer's documentation, drawings, and photographs combined with Intelligence analysis, this work details the origin, design, construction and assembly of the vehicle. The armor, armaments, engine, transmission, suspension systems, electrical and optical equipment, together with the operation and maintenance procedures are included to complete this definitive analysis.

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Author:	Andy Devey
Details:	144 pages, 12.4 x 9.25 x 0.75 in (31.5 x 23.5 x 1.9 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	over 170 b&w photos, 60 drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2005)
ISBN:	9780764307508

Jagdtiger Heavy Tank Destroyer (Tank Craft)

By 1943 German commanders needed a stronger tank destroyer to counter the growing number of heavy enemy tanks. Development of the Tiger II coincided with trials of the powerful 12.8 cm L/55 gun, first designed as an anti-aircraft weapon. The combination produced the Panzerjäger Tiger Ausf. B, better known as the Jagdtiger.

Entering combat in January 1945, the Jagdtiger was almost immune to existing anti-tank weapons, while its gun could defeat the thickest armour. It was the largest armoured fighting vehicle used in the Second World War. Hitler considered it so important that he received daily reports on individual machines.

This book by Dennis Oliver uses official records and unit histories to trace the formations that operated the Jagdtiger. Archive photographs and detailed colour profiles illustrate camouflage, markings, and technical features. The study also covers changes introduced during production and in the field.
A dedicated section presents model kits and aftermarket accessories, together with a gallery of expertly built and painted scale models. Combining history, technical detail, and visual material, the book provides both enthusiasts and modellers with a clear guide to one of the most formidable vehicles of the war.

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Author:	Dennis Oliver
Details:	64 pages, 12 x 8.5 x 0.24 in (30.5 x 21.5 x 0.6 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	100 b&w and 100 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Pen & Sword Books Ltd (GB, 2024)
Series:	TankCraft (42)
ISBN:	9781399033800

Der Panzerjäger Ferdinand - Panzerjäger Tiger (P), Porsche Typ 131

After Henschel's version of the heavy battle tank "Tiger" was preferred over the design of Professor Ferdinand Porsche, the approximately one hundred remaining chassis of the "Porsche Tiger" were to form the basis for a new tank destroyer - the tank destroyer "Ferdinand".

Pages of the book "Der Panzerjäger Ferdinand - Panzerjäger Tiger (P), Porsche Typ 131"

Author Michael Fröhlich competently describes everything worth knowing about the origin, development, technology, armament and fate of this tank destroyer, of which around 90 were built and sent into combat from 1943 onwards.
Many never-before-seen illustrations, technical drawings and sketches round off the volume.

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Author:	Michael Fröhlich
Details:	208 pages, 10.4 x 9.1 in (26.5 x 23 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	300 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2020)
ISBN:	9783613042735

Schwere Jagdpanzer - Entwicklung, Fertigung, Einsatz

The new edition of the legendary Spielberger series is being continued: The appearance of the Soviet tanks was a nasty surprise for the Germans, so they urgently looked for ways to stop them.
Existing chassis were therefore equipped with anti-tank guns. The heavy tank destroyers created in this way were among the most effective weapons and were able to eliminate any opponent even at a distance of 3.5 km.
This volume documents the development of these rolling fortresses and presents their inner workings with many informative photos.

Pages of the book "Schwere Jagdpanzer - Entwicklung, Fertigung, Einsatz"

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Author:	Walter J. Spielberger, Hilary Louis Doyle, Thomas L. Jentz
Details:	204 pages, 10.4 x 9.1 in (26.5 x 23 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	197 b&w photos and 70 drawings
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2020)
ISBN:	9783613043824