Panzer IV - Niemcy: książki - historia i modele

Panzer IV

Program Panzer IV rozpoczęto w 1934 r., tworząc, obok czołgów Panzer II i III, schnellen Truppen – siły, które miały stać się Panzerwaffe.
Początkowo niemieccy planiści przewidywali, że czołg będzie pełnił drugoplanową rolę, ale podczas inwazji na Niderlandy i Francję nabrał on bardziej centralnej roli. Kiedy Panzerwaffe skierowała się na wschód, by zaatakować Związek Radziecki, Panzer IV początkowo słabo radził sobie z lepiej uzbrojonym T-34.

Jednak ulepszenia działa i pancerza sprawiły, że czołg ten radził sobie znacznie lepiej nie tylko w starciu z radzieckimi czołgami, ale także z brytyjskimi i amerykańskimi czołgami w Afryce Północnej i we Włoszech. W 1944 roku został stopniowo zastąpiony przez Panzer V Panther, ale fatalna sytuacja strategiczna sprawiła, że poniósł on ciężar alianckiej inwazji w D-Day i jej następstw, pozostając w służbie do końca wojny.

Ta fascynująca książka, bogato ilustrowana współczesnymi fotografiami, autorstwa niemieckiego eksperta od broni pancernej Thomasa Andersona, opowiada pełną historię najchętniej produkowanego w Niemczech czołgu II wojny światowej, od jego konstrukcji i rozwoju po liczne modernizacje i warianty.

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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)

Bitwa o Francję w 1940 roku była pierwszą w historii bitwą czołgów na dużą skalę. W potężnych starciach pod Stonne, Hannant i Gembloux brały udział setki czołgów po obu stronach, jednak zniknęły one z pamięci z powodu ogromu francuskiej klęski.

Ta książka omawia dwa czołowe czołgi Wehrmachtu i armii francuskiej, niemiecki PzKpfw IV i francuski Char B1 bis, które walczyły ze sobą w boju. Dzięki kompletnemu opisowi historii konstrukcji, rozwoju i wykorzystania tych pancernych pojazdów bojowych, historia tych wielkich bitew zostaje ponownie ożywiona.

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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)

Panzerkampfwagen IV był jednym z najliczniejszych i najskuteczniejszych niemieckich czołgów II wojny światowej. Pomimo wprowadzenia czołgów Panther i Tiger, PzKpfw IV pozostał podstawą niemieckich jednostek pancernych do końca wojny.

Do 1942 roku, uzbrojony w krótkie działo 7.5 cm KwK L/24, służył głównie jako czołg wsparcia piechoty. Jednak po modernizacji do długiego działa 7.5 cm stał się podstawowym czołgiem bojowym dywizji pancernych.

W książce szczegółowo opisano wszystkie warianty czołgu Panzerkampfwagen IV z długimi działami 7.5 cm KwK 40 L/43 i 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)

Panzerkampfwagen IV był produkowany od 1937 roku do końca II wojny światowej. Początkowo powstawały niewielkie liczby, lecz łącznie zbudowano około 8 500 pojazdów, co czyni go najliczniej wytwarzanym niemieckim czołgiem.
Z krótką armatą był pierwotnie przeznaczony do zadań wsparcia. Późniejsze zastosowanie długiej armaty wyraźnie zmieniło jego rolę i w drugiej połowie wojny stał się najważniejszym czołgiem Niemiec.

Ekspert Walter J. Spielberger przedstawia rozwój prototypów, różne warianty konstrukcyjne i wersje seryjne. Książka zawiera liczne zdjęcia, przekroje i dane techniczne. Wydanie to uzupełniono o ponad 40 nowych ilustracji i oferuje przejrzysty przegląd pełnej historii rozwoju tego ważnego pojazdu bojowego.

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