WWII German Weapons Used in Combat!
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In battle conditions in Poland, 1939, the inadequate armor plating for the Panzer I proved fatal. The reliable models II and III were better protected, but outgunned. The Panzer IV ruled the battlefield with its mix of speed, agility, firepower, and reliability. Germany produced over 9,000 of these tanks, more than any other WWII model.
The Panzer IV continued to do well as Hitler over-ran Europe and Africa. But the tank met serious resistance during the invasion of Russia in 1942. This lead Germany to develop the Panther tank. Its 75mm gun could penetrate Soviet tanks. Other features included sloped armour to deflect shot, torsion-bar suspension, and interleaved road wheels. The armor was 80mm thick.
Another model released in 1942 was the Tiger Tank, produced by Henschel. It had armor between 25 mm and 100 mm in thickness. The Tiger tended to overheat in battle and suffered problems with the suspension. It was replaced by the Tiger II, also known as King Tiger.
| Model | Crew | Engine | Weight | Max Speed | Weapons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panzer I | 3 | 130 hp | 20 mm cannon and machine gun | ||
| Panzer II | 3 | 140 hp | 7.2 – 9.5 tons | 25 mph | 20 mm cannon and machine gun |
| Panzer III | 5 | 230 hp | 15 tons | 37 mm cannon and machine gun | |
| Panzer IV | 5 | 230 hp | 17.3 tons | 18 mph | short 75 mm gun and 2 machine guns |
| Panther | 650 hp | 28 mph | 75 mm gun | ||
| Tiger | 700 hp | 55 tons | 23 mph | 88 mm gun | |
| Tiger II or King Tiger |
70 tons | 128 mm gun |
 PzKpfw VI - I Tiger |
 PzKpfw VI - II King Tiger |
 PzKpfw V Panther |
 PzKpfw IV |
PzKpfw III |
 JagdpanzerTiger-Elefant |
Flag and tank icons created by Mario Paesani.
Book Description 1,000 b/w illustrations! A complete illustrated directory is finally available that shows and describes nearly 300 types of German battle tanks, armored cars, self-propelled guns, and semi-tracked vehicles manufactured and put into service from 1933 to 1945. Only recently have the records of the manufacturers been made public, so never before could you know just how many of each model were available, along with accurate dates of their production and mobilization. Historic photos identify features of each vehicle type, including uncommon variants. Captions are packed with accurate details on designations given by the German Army General Staff: alternative designations, manufacturing and development history, chassis numbers, engine capacity, fuel, coolants, gearbox performance, speed and range, armament, armor material and thickness, and service record. Trim size: 8 3/4 x 11.
Developed during the 1930s in contravention to the Treaty of Versailles, German tanks, along with the panzer units that operated them, were counted among the most feared conventional weapons of World War II. The story of German tank evolution, firsthand accounts of savage tank battles, tank comparisons, explanations of roles, and detailed armor and armament specifications combine with modern and rare period color photography to reveal the stories behind Germany's light armored support vehicles, light and medium Panzer tanks, and the behemoth Tiger tanks. At just 96 pages, this small book packs an incredible amount of information into an affordable overview. Plus spectacular color photos throughout! Incredible eye candy for the re-enactor, modeler, or general Combat! fan.
For the Serious Researcher:
Covers
the complete combat history of the Tigers I and II, and includes the operational
characteristics, organization, tactics, issue to combat units operational strength
reports, and after-action-accounts. Author Tom Jentz conducted over 20 years exhaustive
research for surviving records of the design/assembly firms (including Henschel, Krupp,
Nibelungenwerk, Porsche, and Wemann), the Heereswaffenamt, the D656 series of manuals on
the Tiger, and the war diaries and operations reports from the German units. The written
records were supplemented by examing thousands of photos. On-sight research into almost
all the surviving Tigers provided details that could only be obtained from actual
specimens. New information was found on the evolution of the heavy tank series, the key
decisions on the design of the Tigers, the significant modifications made during the
production runs, production statistics, the Tigers characteristics and tactical
capabilities, an exact accounting of the issue of the Tigers to the combat units, and
combat accounts written directly after the actions.
Over 130 b/w photographs, 50 charts and drawings, 9" x 12"
List price $49.95 Learn more...
Tom Jentz is also the author of:
Germany's Panther
Tank: Quest for Combat Supremacy and
Panzertruppen
1943-1945.
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