Panther Variants 1942-45 (New Vanguard) [Paperback]

Hilary Doyle (Author), Mike Badrocke (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: New Vanguard | Publication Date: July 15, 1997

The Panther Medium Tank was produced as a direct result of early experiences with the revolutionary Soviet T-34/76. Designers and military experts combined to produce a number of variations to provide armoured support for the many branches of the German army. Whether acting as a command communications vehicle, involved in mobile air defence as a flakpanzer, a Panzer division recovery vehicle, or utilising the turret as a static defence system, the Panther in its many forms was the mainstay of Germany’s plan to keep her enemies at bay on two fronts. This book, the product of 25 years of research, examines the numerous Panther variants in detail.

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From the Publisher

The unrivalled illustrated reference on fighting vehicles, transport and artillery through the ages. Each volume is illustrated throughout, making these books uniquely accessible to history enthusiasts of all ages.

About the Author

Hilary Louis Doyle, born 1943, has written numerous books on AFV's including the Encylopedia of German Tanks. Hilary lives in Dublin with his wife and three children. Tom Jentz, born in 1946, is one of the World's leading AFV researchers and is best known for the Encyclopaedia of German Tanks. Tom lives in Maryland with his German wife and two children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (July 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855324768
• ISBN-13: 978-1855324763
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.2 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #765,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good info on little known Panther VARIANTS, August 15, 2004

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Hollywood Mogul (Tinseltown, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panther Variants 1942-45 (New Vanguard) (Paperback)

Note: This is a book about variants based on the Panther chassis, thus the title Panther VARIANTS. The reviewer from Vanezuela complains about a lack of info on the Panther itself, but neglects to refer to New Vanguard #67, Panther Medium Tank. The information contained within is not easily come by, and some of these variants and proposed projects (like the Panther II) I had never heard of. A great resource. The title is correct. If you don't want information about Panther variants, don't buy a book called Panther VARIANTS.

14 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Wrong title - It should be Little known Panther projects, August 17, 2000

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F. J. Azpiroz (Den Haag, Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panther Variants 1942-45 (New Vanguard) (Paperback)

The book shows all the designed AFV variants on Panther chassis. If you are looking for Panther tanks, very little information will be found inside. For each Ausf. D, A, and G less than half page is used, but there are many pages dedicated to Bergepanther or AA guns built/designed. The night Panther with IR is well covered, including a side profile and the cutaway drawing. If you collect Panther books, this is a good addition for your collection, but if you are looking for the well known tank, look elsewhere like Squadron's Panther in action.