The Panzer IV was a mainstay of the German Panzerwaffe, seeing continuous combat from the opening days of World War II to its conclusion. Despite often being overshadowed by the more iconic Tiger and Panther tanks, the Panzer IV played a pivotal role in German armoured operations. Its straightforward design and ease of production made it the most widely manufactured German tank. Unlike the complex construction of the Tiger and Panther, the Panzer IV was produced in large numbers, even as German industry faced relentless Allied air raids.
Initially equipped with a short-barrelled 7.5cm KwK L/24 gun, the tank’s armament proved inadequate against the robust Soviet T-34s and KV tanks during Operation Barbarossa. To counter this, the Panzer IV was progressively upgraded with the long-barreled 7.5cm KwK 40 L/43 and later the L/48. Its armour was enhanced throughout its production, although it often remained vulnerable to enemy fire.
This extensive 3-volume set provides an in-depth exploration of all Panzer IV variants, from the earliest prototypes to specialised adaptations. Combat histories from select Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS units are also featured.
The first volume covers the Ausf.A to Ausf.F tanks
Book Data
Author: Waldemar Trojca & Gregor Trojca
ISBN: 9788360041727
Language: English & German
Pages: 880 pages, with 64 pages in colour
Photos: 998
Drawings: 484
Colour profiles: 111
Physical: Hardcover, 300x210mm, Portrait
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