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German Tanks of World War II 1939–1945
German Tanks of World War II 1939–1945
Author: David Porter
Condition: Like New
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Organised chronologically by vehicle type, German Tanks of World War II 1939–1945 presents a tightly focused, battlefield-oriented survey of the armoured fighting vehicles that powered Germany’s campaigns from the Blitzkrieg invasions of 1939–40 through the Eastern Front campaigns, North Africa under Rommel, Normandy and the Ardennes. David Porter traces development and deployment across key actions—Fall Weiss, Fall Gelb, Fall Blau, Stalingrad, Kursk, Kharkov and the Battle of the Bulge—showing how light tanks, staple medium types (Panzer III/IV), captured machines like the Soviet KV‑1, and late‑war monsters such as the Panther and Tiger series performed and evolved in combat; the narrative links technical design, variant evolution and theatre-specific employment to give readers a clear sense of how German armour shaped—and was shaped by—WWII operations.
Designed as a technical, illustrated reference, the book is packed with 120 full‑colour artworks, profile and cutaway‑style illustrations, authentic markings and colour schemes, exhaustive specifications for each model, diagrams and technical data tables—making it especially useful for military modellers and World War II enthusiasts. Author David Porter is credited as the compiler; publication details: Amber Books Limited, ISBN13 9781782747260.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title / Bibliographic
German Tanks of World War II: 1939–1945
Author: David Porter
Publisher: Amber Books Limited
Type of Book
Technical reference
Weapons and equipment guide
Illustrated military history
Chronology / War Coverage
World War II, 1939–1945
Early-war to late-war German armored development
Blitzkrieg era armored forces
Main Nations / Sides
Germany (Wehrmacht armored forces)
Axis – German Army armored units
Focus and Branch of Service
German Army armored forces (Heer)
Panzerwaffe (German tank arm)
Armored fighting vehicles (AFVs)
Tank design, development, and variants
Theaters of War
European Theater of Operations (ETO)
Eastern Front (German–Soviet front)
Western Front (including Northwest Europe after 1944)
Vehicles and Weapons (core content)
German tanks and armored fighting vehicles, 1939–1945
Light tanks (e.g., early-war German light tanks)
Medium tanks (e.g., main German medium tank types)
Heavy tanks (e.g., late-war German heavy tanks)
Tank destroyers (German Jagdpanzer types)
Self-propelled guns (SPGs) and assault guns
Technical / Visual Content
Highly illustrated reference guide
Technical specifications of German tanks and AFVs
Diagrams and technical data tables
Profile artwork and cutaway-style illustrations
Subject Keywords
German tanks
German armored vehicles
Armored fighting vehicles (AFVs)
Tank warfare – Germany
World War II armor
Tank design and development – WWII
Blitzkrieg armor tactics (equipment focus)
Panzer units – equipment reference
Military hardware encyclopedia
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
