Read review, 'Sturmgeschütz-Abt.226 on the battlefield', by Tom COCKLE

Kylie Newton

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This book presents the reader with a collection of photographs of Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 226 from its early training at the Old Camp at the Jüterbog Truppenübungsplatz in the spring of 1941 through to combat operations during the winter of early 1943. The hardcover, landscape formatted book’s brief introduction is followed by more than 130 mainly unpublished photographs, published in the highest possible quality. Both the introduction and the captions are bilingual (English / Hungarian).

Author: Tom Cockle Release Date: 2023 Pages 140 Size: 210×295 mm

World War Two Photobook Series Vol.24

I received this book, made myself a coffee, and read it cover to cover. Which is not to say much as there is little by way of text, the book consists of images, images, images and is a fantastic reference on the short barrelled Stug III in particular and Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 226. Very recommended to those who want to focus on the Stug Abt 226 specifically or Stug III generally.

There are several examples of multiple views of the same vehicle, which is great for modelling purposes; some great single image views that serve as inspiration for modelling, and some general shots of the vehicles and men in the field.

All images are large and clear, with only a few that may be ever so slightly out of focus, but it may also be haze in the image. I particularly liked the paper, not glossy at all.

Again, very recommended, this should be on your bookshelf.