Table of Contents

1 Laying the foundation – pre-war establishment
2 The seizure of Czechoslovakia – backing the Panzerwaffe
3 Poland – the ordeal
4 France – at eye level
5 The Balkans – the unwanted campaign
6 Russia – an overmighty opponent?
7 1942 – upgrading the Panzers
8 North Africa – defeat instead of superiority
9 Dark prospects – Waiting for the new tanks
10 Tank recovery and repair 1935–42

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This technical and operational history is the definitive guide to the legendary Panzerwaffe, from its very infancy to the days when it made Europe its garden path at the height of Nazi German power.

About the Author

A German national, Thomas Anderson is a specialist in German armored fighting vehicles of World War II. He has spent decades researching in archives throughout Germany and the rest of Europe to discover little known facts and never previously published photographs of the might of the Panzerwaffe. A modeler, he regularly contributes to popular modeling and historical magazines across the globe including Military Modelcraft International (UK), Steel Art (Italy), Historia Militar (Spain) and Batailles & Blindes (France) as well as many others.

Reviews

"I found myself eagerly flipping to each successive page, absorbing and enjoying everything Mr. Thomas had to offer--both in text and in pictures." --IPMS ". . . the definitive history of the feared German Panzerwaffe, from its earliest beginnings to the height of its success." --Model Retailer Magazine "Highly recommended, for armor enthusiasts, history buffs, research material, and for anyone who is interested in reading about how the Germans created such an influential fighting force." --AMPS "A well-blended look at how tanks were used at the war's beginning." --WWII History magazine