"....this series has become a favorite of many modelers and
enthusiasts alike. It is well worth picking up if you are an
enthusiast of armor or the modeling of it." — ModelingMadness.Com By
1943, confronted by heavier enemy tanks in increasing numbers, German
field commanders were asking for a more potent tank destroyer,
building on the success of the Sturmgeschütz program. Coincidentally,
at this time the Tiger II was well into the development stage and
experiments were being undertaking with the huge 12.8cm L/55 gun,
originally designed as an anti-aircraft weapon, and the two were
eventually combined as the Panzerjäger Tiger ausf B, better known as
the Jagdtiger. Going into combat for the first time in January 1945
these massive vehicles were almost impervious to any anti-tank gun in
service at the time and the 12.8cm weapon could penetrate the thickest
armor. It was the largest armored fighting vehicle to see action
during the Second World War and Hitler was so impressed with these
gigantic tank killers that he was briefed on the progress of
individual vehicles on a daily basis. Drawing on official
documentation and unit histories Dennis Oliver investigates the
formations that operated these deservedly famous vehicles and uses
archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations to
examine the markings, camouflage and technical aspects of the
Jagdtigers that fought in the last battles of the war. A key section
of his book displays available model kits and aftermarket products,
complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted
models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications
introduced during production and in the field are also examined,
providing everything the modeller needs to recreate an accurate
representation of these historic vehicles.
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German Army Western Front, 1945
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781399033831
Publisert
2025
Utgiver
Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter