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The Osprey Advent Calendar - December 13

December 13, 2008 12:00 AM

Unlucky for some, the 13th title in the list sees the first appearance of the New Vanguard series with...

New Vanguard 1 Kingtiger Heavy Tank 1942-45
By Tom Jentz and Hilary Doyle
Illustrated by Peter Sarson

As World Wart II entered its later stages and Germany was forced increasingly onto the defensive, the need for fast-moving mobile forces lessened and the Wehrmacht required better protected and more powerfully armed tanks. After debacles against the Soviet T-34, Hitler and the Panzerwaffe were determined not to be unprepared again. The result was the production of the heaviest and largest tank to see combat during World War II, the Tiger II. This title examines this formidable weapon, covering the problems and controversies surrounding its design and production, as well as a detailed listing of every unit that was equipped with the Tiger II.

Interesting Fact
First published in 1993, this was the first book in the New Vanguard series - a series which earlier this year reached its 150th volume. In 150 volumes, the New Vanguard series has covered a jaw-dropping range of machines of war, from tanks to helicopters, Viking longboats to Nuclear Submarines. The range of subjects covered is highlighted by the fact that the 150th title in the series is on War Elephants.

Another fact - this time about the book is the fact that the book is named Kingtiger, despite the fact that it was never the official designation for the Tiger II, but was used on the cover because it is the name by which the tank is more popularly known today. Throughout the text however the term Tiger II is used.

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