The german panzers from Mark I to Mark V "Panther"

Aero Publishers (Armor series 2.); 1966; Noisbn; Copertina flessibile ; 27,5 x 18,5 cm; pp. 52; Volume illustrato a col. e b./n. Numerose fotografie ; Presenta leggeri segni d'uso ai bordi (piccole imperfezioni), interno senza scritte lievemente brunito; Buono, (come da foto). ; The German Panzers explores the evolution of German tank development and tactics from the aftermath of World War I through the early years of World War II. The book highlights the controversy surrounding tank warfare, with some military leaders advocating for tanks as infantry support, while visionaries like Heinz Guderian pushed for their use as independent strike forces. Due to the Versailles Treaty, Germany was initially prohibited from developing armored vehicles, forcing engineers to work under code names such as "Agricultural Tractor" and "Light Tractor." Despite these restrictions, German tank development continued in secrecy, culminating in the Panzer Divisions that played a decisive role in early World War II battles. The book details how Adolf Hitler's rise to power in 1933 accelerated tank production and motorization, leading to the devastating effectiveness of German armored forces in the invasion of France. While France had superior tanks in terms of size and firepower, German blitzkrieg tactics proved overwhelming. ; L’immagine se disponibile, corrisponde alla copia in vendita.