Panzerkampfwagen IV Medium Tank 1936-45 (New Vanguard) [Paperback]

Bryan Perrett (Author), David Smith (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: New Vanguard | Publication Date: February 26, 1999

The PzKpfw IV was essentially an integrated support weapon, and its involvement in WWII is difficult to separate from the story of the Panzerwaffe as a whole. A powerful and robust fighting machine, the PzKpfw IV was supplied to various allies of Germany, and remained in service with the Spanish and Finnish armies for some time after the end of the war. In the glory years of 1942-43 the PzKpfw IV was the mainstay of the Panzerwaffe, and Bryan Perrett's in-depth examination of this prolific fighting machine does full justice to the fascinating history and technical details of one of the greatest armoured vehicles ever to have fought.

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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

Bryan Perrett was born in 1934 and educated at Liverpool College. He served in the Royal Armoured Corps, the 17th/21st Lancers, Westminster Dragoons and the Royal Tank Regiment, and was awarded the Territorial Decoration. During the Falklands and Gulf wars, he worked as defence correspondent for the Liverpool Echo. A highly successful author, Bryan is married and lives in Lancashire.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing; annotated edition edition (February 26, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855328437
• ISBN-13: 978-1855328433
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.1 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,136,960 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good value for the money, August 14, 2000

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This review is from: Panzerkampfwagen IV Medium Tank 1936-45 (New Vanguard) (Paperback)

This title is typical of the New Vanguard series. It packs good value for the money, and it includes: colour profiles of uncommon subjects (incl. early model in Normandy and a Syrian tank), detailed cutaway, a brief development history with all the variants being described, and operational history inclusive the post-war use by Syria. Very good reference for modellers, specially if used in conjunction with the Squadron in action book. The only information I really miss in this book are scale plans.