Encyclopedia of German tanks of World War Two: A complete illustrated directory of German battle tanks, armoured cars, self-propelled guns, and semi-tracked vehicles, 1933-1945

by Peter Chamberlain

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.

Genres: Military Fiction, Military History, World War II, History, Reference, War, Nonfiction

272 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Jean-Vincent · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a complete, thorough, albeit introductory overview of German AFVs of WWII, this is the book to get without question. It presents all models and their variants, with short technical and operational background texts, along with numerous pictures taken from archives.

Not a perfect book to be sure, it is, in my opinion, unique both in its scope and format, and that is what makes its usefulness. Pictures are sometime of very poor quality and editing left much to be desired. But five stars nonetheless.

Note: This review is nothing but an edited cut-and-paste version of my review of its UK & US Tanks counteparts from the same author, which I just as strongly recommend.

[Michał Korba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting story about different aspects which creates our society

[Kristof · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book needs to be on top of the bookshelve, especially when you are into german history of warfare or gun collector.

[Brayden Marquez]

I can't wait to read it.