Panzer IV - Alemania: libros - historia, modelos y técnica

Panzer IV

El programa Panzer IV se inició en 1934, formando, junto con los Panzer II y III, las Schnellen Truppen, la fuerza que se convertiría en la Panzerwaffe.
En un principio, los planificadores alemanes concibieron el tanque para un papel secundario, pero durante las invasiones de los Países Bajos y Francia, adquirió un papel más central. Cuando la Panzerwaffe se dirigió al este para atacar la Unión Soviética, el Panzer IV tuvo inicialmente un desempeño deficiente frente al T-34, mejor armado.

Sin embargo, las mejoras en su cañón y blindaje hicieron que su rendimiento fuera mucho mejor, no solo contra los blindados soviéticos, sino también contra los tanques británicos y estadounidenses en el norte de África e Italia. En 1944, fue reemplazado gradualmente por el Panzer V Panther, pero la crítica situación estratégica hizo que soportara el peso del desembarco aliado del Día D y sus consecuencias, y permaneció en servicio hasta el final de la guerra.

Este fascinante estudio del experto alemán en vehículos blindados Thomas Anderson, profusamente ilustrado con fotografías de la época, narra la historia completa del tanque alemán de mayor producción durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, desde su diseño y desarrollo hasta sus numerosas mejoras y variantes.

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Panzer IV : 1939-1945 (Tank Craft)

The Panzer IV Panzerkampfwagen IV was one the foremost German fighting vehicles of the Second World War, and this volume in the TankCraft series is an ideal introduction to it.
With detailed captions, text and illustrations the book tells the story of the technical development of the Panzer IV and the numerous variants that went into production, and it describes how it evolved from an infantry support vehicle to become the backbone of the Panzer units.
It was modified and upgunned to face the ever-increasing enemy threat, and it proved to be so diverse and effective that it earned a unique tactical role on the battlefield.

A large part of the book showcases available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales.
Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined in order to provide everything the modeller needs to recreate an accurate representation of the only Panzer that stayed in production throughout the war.

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Panzer IV on the Battlefield (2)

"Panzer IV on the Battlefield 2" is Craig Ellis' second book on the Panzer IV for Peko Publishing. Expect large format black & white photos of most if not all variants of this well-known Panzer; from short to long-gunned.

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Panzerkampfwagen IV : The Backbone of Germanys WWII Tank Forces (Legends of Warfare)

The Panzerkampfwagen IV, or Panzer IV as it is more popularly known, formed the backbone of Germany's tank formations during WWII. With production totaling more than 8,500, the Panzer IV was the most plentiful German tank of the war, and the only German tank that remained in production for the duration of the conflict.

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Through more than 180 photos, this volume chronicles the design, development, and operational deployment of this ubiquitous German tank.
This material is arranged in nine chapters, each focusing on a specific production model (Ausfuhrung) of the tank.

Comprehensive tables reveal the details of the performance and technical specifications of each variant. A concise, easy to read text, and detailed photographic captions expose the secrets of this iconic tank.

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The Panzer IV : Hitler's Rock (Images of War)

The Panzerkampfwagen Mk IV proved to be the one constant in Hitler's Panzerwaffe throughout the Second World War - the German equivalent of the American Sherman and the Soviet T-34.
The Mk IV served on every major front, in France, the Balkans, North Africa, the Soviet Union and, at the end of the war, in Germany itself - it was a key weapon in the blitzkrieg attacks launched early in the war and in the later desperate defence of the Reich.

In this companion volume to his best-selling visual histories of the Tiger and Panther tanks, Anthony Tucker-Jones provides a concise account of the Mk IV's design, development and performance in combat.
Using over 150 rare wartime photographs, plus a selection of specially commissioned colour, he describes how the initial design of the Mk IV was modified and refined throughout the course of the conflict to counter the threats posed by ever more formidable Allied tanks and anti-tank guns on the battlefield.

While the Mk IV was never produced in the same numbers as the leading Allied tanks, it was without doubt one of the principal armoured vehicles of the Second World War, and Anthony Tucker-Jones's highly illustrated history is the ideal introduction to it.

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Panzer IV vs Sherman : France 1944 (Osprey)

As the Allies attempted to break out of Normandy, it quickly became apparent that there would be no easy victory over the Germans, and that every scrap of territory on the way to Berlin would have to be earned through hard fighting.

This study concentrates on the ferocious battles between the German Panzer IV and US Sherman that were at the heart of this decisive phase of World War II. The two types were among the most-produced tanks in US and German service and were old enemies, having clashed repeatedly in the Mediterranean theater.
Throughout their long service careers, both had seen a succession of technical developments and modifications, as well as an evolution in their intended roles - but both remained at the forefront of the fighting on the Western Front.

Written by an expert on tank warfare, this book invites the reader into the cramped confines of these armoured workhorses, employing vivid technical illustrations alongside archive and contemporary photography to depict the conditions for the crewmen within.

Contents: Introduction - Chronology - Design and Development - Technical Specifications - The Combatants - The Strategic Situation - Combat - Statistics and Analysis - Conclusion - Further Reading - Index.

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Panzer IV at War 1939-1945 - Rare photographs from Wartime Archives (Images of War)

With comprehensive captions and text this superb book tells the story of the Panzer IV to the key battles in Poland, France, North Africa, Italy, Russia and North West Europe. Initially the Panzer IV was designed as an infantry support tank, but soon proved to be so diverse and effective that it earned a unique tactical role on the battlefield.

The book shows how the Panzer IV evolved and describes how the Germans carefully utilized all available reserves and resources into building numerous variants that went into production and saw action on the battlefield. It depicts how these formidable tanks were adapted and up-gunned to face the ever increasing enemy threat.

Between 1936 and 1945, over 8,000 Panzer IV's were built. For most of the war this tank was a match for its opponents' heavy tanks and quickly and effectively demonstrated its superiority on the battlefield.

The Panzer IV was the only German tank to remain in production during the war. Its chassis was converted into more models than any other Panzers that entered service. As well as the various prototype projects and command tanks, observation vehicles, ammunition carriers, recovery vehicles, amphibious armoured ferry vehicles that saw service, the book will show a multiple of converted anti-tank propelled vehicles.

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Panzer IV vs Char B1 Bis - France 1940 (Osprey)

La batalla de Francia de 1940 supuso los primeros enfrentamientos a gran escala entre tanques de la historia. Los masivos choques de Stonne, Hannant y Gembloux involucraron a cientos de tanques de ambos bandos, pero han caído en el olvido debido a la magnitud de la derrota francesa.

Este libro analiza dos de los principales tanques rivales de la Wehrmacht y el Ejército francés: el PzKpfw IV alemán y el Char B1 bis francés. Con una historia completa del diseño, desarrollo y despliegue de estos vehículos blindados de combate, la historia de estas grandes batallas cobra vida una vez más.

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Panzerkampwagen IV and its Variants 1935-1945 (Book 2)

This book is the final documentation on the Panzerkampfwagen IV series, the most often-built German tank of World War II and presents the exact chronology of the vehicle's development from 1935-45, plus many hitherto unknown and pioneering test vehicles.
The authors discuss the origin of the “Large Tractor”, the so-called Neubau (New-Built) Vehicle and the attempts in 1944 to install the 7.5 cm Kampfwagenkanone 42 L/70 of the “Panther” onto the Panzer IV. The authors have dedicated an entire chapter to armament, and action in all war theaters.

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Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf G, H and J 1942-1945 (Osprey)

El Panzerkampfwagen IV fue uno de los tanques alemanes más numerosos y exitosos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. A pesar de la introducción de los tanques Panther y Tiger, el PzKpfw IV siguió siendo la columna vertebral de las unidades acorazadas alemanas hasta el final de la guerra.

Hasta 1942, armado con un cañón corto 7.5 cm KwK L/24, se utilizaba principalmente en un papel de apoyo a la infantería. Sin embargo, con la actualización al cañón largo de 7.5 cm se convirtió en el tanque principal de combate de las Divisiones Panzer.

Este libro detalla todas las variantes del Panzerkampfwagen IV con los cañones largos 7.5 cm KwK 40 L/43 y L/48.

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Panzerkampfwagen IV Medium Tank 1936-1945 (Osprey)

The PzKpfw IV was essentially an integrated support weapon, and its involvement in WWII is difficult to separate from the story of the Panzerwaffe as a whole. A powerful and robust fighting machine, the PzKpfw IV was supplied to various allies of Germany, and remained in service with the Spanish and Finnish armies for some time after the end of the war.
In the glory years of 1942-43 the PzKpfw IV was the mainstay of the Panzerwaffe, and Bryan Perrett's in-depth examination of this prolific fighting machine does full justice to the fascinating history and technical details of one of the greatest armoured vehicles ever to have fought.

Contents: Development History - Special-Purpose Vehicles - PzKpfw IV Described - Organisation and Tactics - PzKpfw IV in Action - The East 1942-1945 - North Africa 1942-1943 - North-West Europe - Postscript.

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Panzer IV und seine Abarten (Spielberger)

El Panzerkampfwagen IV se produjo desde 1937 hasta el final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Al principio las cantidades fueron pequeñas, pero en total se construyeron unos 8.500 vehículos, convirtiéndolo en el carro alemán fabricado en mayor número.
Con su cañón corto fue pensado como vehículo de apoyo, pero la incorporación posterior de un cañón largo cambió mucho su función. En la segunda mitad de la guerra se convirtió en el carro más importante de Alemania.

El experto en blindados Walter J. Spielberger documenta el desarrollo de los prototipos, las distintas variantes de diseño y los modelos de serie. El libro incluye numerosas fotografías, dibujos en sección y datos técnicos. Esta edición añade más de 40 nuevas imágenes y ofrece una visión clara del desarrollo completo de este importante vehículo de combate.

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