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Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer - Germany: books - history and models (2/3)

A book on Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer tank destroyers? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of tank destroyers from Germany (2/3).

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During World War II, all armies faced the challenge of countering enemy armor. The German Army initially relied on the 3.7 cm anti-tank gun, but by 1942, it was clear that towed weapons lacked sufficient firepower. More powerful anti-tank weapons were introduced in 1942 and 1943.
On the Eastern Front, overstretched Panzerjäger (anti-tank) units increasingly relied on StuG-equipped assault artillery for support. By late 1943, the StuG was issued to new tank destroyer units, and a dedicated Jagdpanzer (hunting tank) was developed, based on the chassis of the PzKpfw IV.
This illustrated study by German armor expert Thomas Anderson draws on archival material and after-action reports to trace the Jagdpanzer's development and the various models built on different German tank chassis. It also examines unit organization and battlefield experiences.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Anti-tank Defences: 1935-1939
Chapter 2: From Panzerabwehr to Panzerjäger
Chapter 3: Russia: 1942-1943
Chapter 4: The first Jagdpanzer
Chapter 5: Jagdpanther
Chapter 6: Jagdpanzer 38
Chapter 7: Jagdtiger
Chapter 8: Weaponry
Chapter 9: Allied and Soviet Types.

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Author:Thomas Anderson
Details:272 pages, 25 x 22.5 x 2.4 cm / 9.8 x 8.9 x 0.94 in, hardback
Illustrations:numerous b&w photos
Publisher:Osprey Publishing (GB, 2024)
ISBN:9781472857361
Jagdpanzer

Jagdpanzer

Language: English

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Light Jagdpanzer - Development, Production, Operations (Spielberger)

This volume in the Spielberger series presents the light tank destroyers of the Wehrmacht with accurate scale drawings and previously unpublished photographs.

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Author:Walter J. Spielberger
Details:256 pages, 29 x 22.5 x 2.5 cm / 11.4 x 8.9 x 0.98 in, hardback
Illustrations:300 b&w photos, drawings
Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2007)
ISBN:9780764326233
Light Jagdpanzer - Development, Production, Operations (Spielberger)

Light Jagdpanzer - Development, Production, Operations (Spielberger)

Language: English

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Jagdpanzer 38 (In Focus 1)

The first in a new series of books from Panzerwrecks. As its titles implies, the subject is the German Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunter.
The subject has been written about before and many photos published, but this book combines 20 years of original research and gathering of materials to take a look at the vehicle, using 117 rare large format photographs over 112 pages.

These pictures are supplemented by specially commissioned high quality artwork by Felipe Rodna. The author and artist have worked closely together and incorporated the latest findings to offer the reader the most authentic colour plates of the Jagdpanzer 38 yet published.

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Author:Lee Archer
Details:112 pages, 21 x 28 x 0.8 cm / 8.25 x 11 x 0.31 in, paperback
Illustrations:115 b&w photos, 6 drawings in colour
Publisher:Panzerwrecks (GB, 2016)
ISBN:9781908032133
Jagdpanzer 38 (In Focus 1)

Jagdpanzer 38 (In Focus 1)

Language: English

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Panzerjäger 38 (t) Hetzer & G13 (Volume 1)

Archive photos and color profiles of the Panzerjäger 38 (t) Hetzer and G13. Includes also 3D visualizations.

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Author:Mariusz Motyka, Mike Koening
Details:80 pages, 30 x 21 x 0.4 cm / 11.8 x 8.25 x 0.16 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous b&w photos
Publisher:Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza (PL, 2014)
ISBN:9788364596131
Panzerjäger 38 (t) Hetzer & G13 (Volume 1)

Panzerjäger 38 (t) Hetzer & G13 (Volume 1)

Language: English

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Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer 1944-1945 (Osprey)

The Jagdpanzer 38 is one of the best known German armoured fighting vehicles from World War II. Rushed into series production in the record time of less than four months, it was instantly recognisable by the sleek appearance created by its well-sloped armour. Many experts in post-war armour hold the opinion that this tank destroyer was just the answer to Germany's problem of dealing with the numerically superior American M4 Medium tank (known to the British Army as the Sherman) and the Russian T-34.

This title takes a close look at the Jagdpanzer 28 "Hetzer". It features an annotated cutaway as its centre piece and covers the technical details of the jagdpanzer and its variants.

Contents: Design and Development - Production modifications and improvements March 1944 to 1945 - Production history - Design and manufacture by BMM and later Skoda - Capabilities in Combat - Operational History - Tactical Employment - Organisation - Combat history examples - Development of variants - Bergepanzer recovery vehicle and rigid mounted gun version - Commentary on the Colour Artwork - Index.

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Author:Hilary L. Doyle, Thomas L. Jentz
Details:48 pages, 24.5 x 18.5 x 0.4 cm / 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.16 in, paperback
Illustrations:photos and drawings (in b&w and colour)
Publisher:Osprey Publishing (GB, 2001)
Series:New Vanguard (36)
ISBN:9781841761350
Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer 1944-1945 (Osprey)

Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer 1944-1945

Language: English

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