German Tanks of World War II

London, England: Brown Books, 1998. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Hardcover. Very good/Good. 160 pages. Oversized book, measuring 11-1/2 inches by 8-3/4 inches. Includes Introduction, Appendices, Bibliography, and Index. Embossed stamp on fep. DJ has some wear and soiling. The book discusses the Panzer I, Panzer II, Marder I, Marder II, Panzer 35(t), Panzer 38(t), Marder III, Panzer III, Sturmgeschutz III, Panzer IV, Jagdpanzer IV, Jagdpanzer 38 (t) Hetzer, Panzer V Panther, Jagdpanzer V Jagdpanther, Panzer VI Tiger I; Panzer VI B King Tiger; Jagdpanzer VI Jagdtiger. Profusely illustrated with black and white photographs of tanks, as well as a few full color photographs of tanks. Includes Appendices on other models, as well as a Bibliography and an Index. Doctors S. & R. Hart present a detailed reference directory, illustrated throughout with colour artworks and black-and-white photographs of all the main German tracked armoured fighting vehicles. Stephen Hart does a commendable job of research into the background of the German tanks used in world war 2. Each progressive model shows the different applications built into the original tank as requirements changed during the war. Good photographs and color presentations of what the tanks looked like during different years and seasons of the war. Dr. Stephen Hart was a senior lecturer in the Department of War Studies at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, England. His specialist subject is the British Army in World War II, particularly the campaign in Normandy. Dr. Russell Hart was a senior lecturer in the Department of History at Ohio State University. His specialties included the British and German Armies in World War II.