Description

The Panzerkampfwagen V Panther is one of the best-known German tanks in existence and is considered one of the greatest tanks of World War II. When in June of 1941, Germany invaded Russia, Panzertruppe encountered KV series and T-34/76 tanks, far superior in firepower and armour protection to any Panzer in service at the time. It was therefore decided to design a new more powerful medium tank, which could be quickly put into production. This book details the result, the Medium Battle Tank, available for service in January 1943. Later models ensured that it became one of the most feared tanks of WWII.

Product details

Published Jun 20 2012
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781782000723
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 40 b/w; 16 col
Series New Vanguard
Short code NVG 67
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Stephen A. Hart

Dr Stephen A Hart is senior lecturer in the War St…

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Jim Laurier

Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives i…

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