German Tanks of World War Two [Paperback]

George Forty (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1999

A leading authority on tanks and land warfare has gathered a magnificent and unprecedented collection of photographs of Germany's seemingly invincible armored tanks in all the war theaters. Here are the Kpfw variants, the superheavies, and specialized vehicles. Some appear in the midst of hard-fought battles in Stalingrad, while others ceremonially parade through cheering crowds. Expert commentary on the tanks' details, personal accounts of individual engagements, information on organization and training, and an emphasis on action make this a lively and informative military study.

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About the Author

Lt. Col. George Forty CBE FMA is a leading authority on land warfare in the twentieth century. A former tank officer - he had command of a tank in the Korean War, and was wounded in battle - he established his reputation as Curator of the Tank Museum at Bovington, which he brought to be one of the world's leading military museums. He is a prolific author, and edits the quarterly jou

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Arms & Armour Press (April 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1854095013
• ISBN-13: 978-1854095015
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,638,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Relatively Good for new readers in such area of interest, September 1, 1998

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This review is from: German Tanks of World War Two (Hardcover)

I personally like this book alot.It is because this book covers the subject(german tanks) directly like the panzer 1 to 4, tiger 1 & 2,panthers and it even cover a little on experimental tanks like the Maus. What make this book stand out from the rest I think that it even include some extractions and feelings from the people who fought and operated them unlike many other books which is too techincal for my personal liking. however, on the down side, this book covers quite a small number of photos which may disappoint model kits builder but trust me it is enough for most readers.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent treatise on WWII German armor., July 29, 2002

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This review is from: German Tanks of World War Two (Paperback)

George Forty has done an excellent job of giving the reader a balance between "just the facts" treatment of German armor and first-hand accounts of their use. All the statistics are there: height, weight, weapons, upgrades, modifications, etc. There is also an analysis of the weapon's effectiveness - with a first-hand account of combat in each vehicle.

An excellent treatment of German armor in WWII for all but the most detail-oriented modeller.