Panzer IV by Thomas Anderson (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Panzer IV by Thomas Anderson Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The Panzer IV programme was started in the very early days of German tank development in 1934. Due to the restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles the new type was disguised as an escort vehicle) but this subterfuge was dropped in 1935 and the type became known as the Panzerkampfwagen (PzKpfw) IV. This new tank along with the PzKpfw II and PzKpfw III was used to equip the schnellen Truppen, the force that was to become the Panzerwaffe. At first, German armoured warfare planners decided to deploy the PzKpfw IV in a secondary role providin short- and medium-range fire support for PzKpfw III-equipped forces. But, following the conclusion of the Polish campaign, Hitler turned his attention to capturing The Low Countries, Belgium and France, and his forces would require a more powerfully armed tank to defeat the heavily armed French tanks. The PzKpfw IV armed with the 7.5cm KwK 37 L/24 gun entered the line of battle. The strategic and tactical success of Unternehmen (Operation) Barbarossa allowed the Panzerwaffe to make a rapid advance to Moscow. Here in the autumn of 1941, the force was halted by more modern (and better armed) Soviet-built T-34 medium and KV-1 heavy tanks. Both types were able defeat German armour, including the PzKpfw IV.However, the PzKpfw IV could easily be improved. After being mounted with the more powerful long-barrelled 7.5cm KwK L/43 and improved armour protection, the medium tank became the main battle tank in Panzerwaffe service. The PzKpfw IV gradually replaced the PzKpfw III, as this tank could not be upgraded in the same way. When armed with the even more powerful 7.5cm KwK L/48, the Panzer IV could fight and defeat the modern Soviet tanks, and those of Allied forces encountered in North Africa and Italy.Although in 1943 growing numbers of the advanced PzKpfw V Panther medium tank were being delivered, there were never enough to replace the PzKpfw IV. The dire German situation made it necessary for the PzKpfw IV to be kept in production and it remained in service during the fierce defensive tank battles on Eastern Front; here the Panzerwaffe stood firm against the massed Soviet offensives of 1943 and 1944. At the time of the D-Day landings, there were also more PzKpfw IV in service with the Panzerwaffe in France than PzKpfw V Panther tanks.During 1944 the PzKpfw IV was being gradually replaced by SturmgeschÜtz, Jagdpanzer and PzKpfw V Panthers, but the type was to remain in front-line service until the end of the war. Author Biography A German national, Thomas Anderson is a specialist in the German Armoured Fighting Vehicle of World War II. He has spent decades trawling the archives throughout Germany and the rest of Europe to discover little known facts and never previously published photographs of the might of the Blitzkrieg. A modeller, he regularly contributes to popular modelling and historical magazines across the globe including Military Modelcraft International (UK), Steel Art (Italy), Historia Militar (Spain) and Batailles & Blindes (France) as well as many others. He has previously published a three-volume history of Sturmartillerie/Sturmgeschutz in German which is due for release in English in the next year. This is his first book for Osprey Publishing. Details ISBN 1472829689 ISBN-13 9781472829689 Title Panzer IV Author Thomas Anderson Format Hardcover Year 2021 Pages 304 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC GE_Item_ID:131063070; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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