appeared with the Panzer V Panther 1943 the best fighting vehicle of World War II on the battlefield. It impressed us with his agility, his armor protection, not least because of the firepower of his cannon - all criteria that determine still the combat value of a modern battle tank. When you consider that the period was from initial concept through to the first test vehicle less than a year, is the power of the German Army and defense agencies and the industry first in the history. That despite all the technical difficulties that were inevitable in such an advanced design, the vehicle could be used successfully but is rich, but the tireless efforts of all parties owe. It was they who often technical ground and walked day and night, only had one thing in mind: the hard-pressed troops fight a superior vehicle to give. This succeeded in convincing fashion. Inspired by the Soviet T-34, was the progressive idea of the German tank development are combined in a solution whose influence is still pioneering. The Panther has more than any other German combat vehicle influenced the development of modern battle tanks. to document the origins and the way of the panther and its varieties underpinned by research, is the responsibility of this book.
280 pages, 468 illustrations, 230 x 265 mm, hardcover, ISBN 978-3-613-03090-9
Panzer V Panther and its varieties
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