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Panzer IV

The Panzer IV programme was started in 1934, forming, alongside the Panzer IIs and IIIs, the schnellen Truppen, the force that was to become the Panzerwaffe.
At first, German planners envisioned the tank in a secondary role, but during the invasions of The Low Countries and France, it took on a more central role. When the Panzerwaffe turned east to attack the Soviet Union, the Panzer IV initially fared poorly against the better-armed T-34.

However, upgrades to its gun and armour protection saw it perform far better, not only against Soviet armour but also against British and American tanks in North Africa and Italy. In 1944, it was slowly replaced by the Panzer V Panther, but the dire strategic situation meant that it bore the brunt of the Allied D-Day invasion and its aftermath, and it remained in service until the end of the war.

Fully illustrated throughout with contemporary photographs, this fascinating study from German armour expert Thomas Anderson tells the complete story of Germany's most widely produced tank of World War II, from its design and development to its many upgrades and variants.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Thomas Anderson
Formato:	304 pagine, 25 x 20 x 3.1 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	riccamente illustrato con foto in B&N
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2020)
ISBN:	9781472829689

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.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Walter J. Spielberger
Formato:	304 pagine, 28.5 x 22 x 3.1 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	riccamente illustrato con foto e disegni in B&N
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2011)
Collana:	Spielberger
ISBN:	9780764337567

Panzer IV und seine Abarten (Spielberger)

The Panzerkampfwagen IV was produced from 1937 until the end of the Second World War. Early output was low, but a total of about 8.500 vehicles were built, making it the most widely produced German tank.
Originally equipped with a short gun for support tasks, it received a long gun later, which changed its role greatly. In the second half of the war, it became Germany's most important tank.

Tank expert Walter J. Spielberger documents the development of the prototypes, the different design versions and the series models. The book includes a broad selection of photographs, cutaway drawings and technical data. This edition adds more than 40 new images and offers a clear overview of the complete development of this significant combat vehicle.

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Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Walter J. Spielberger, Thomas Jentz, Hilary Louis Doyle
Formato:	304 pagine, 26.5 x 23 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	241 foto in B&N, 230 disegni
Lingua:	tedesco
Editore:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2019)
Collana:	Spielberger
ISBN:	9783613041707