Cardona, Ricardo Recio Panzerdivisionen. History, organization, armament and uniforms of the Armoured Division of the Wehrmacht (1935-1945)

This book is a result of an extended research on the history and organization of the armoured divisions of the Wehrmacht from its creation in 1935, until the end of World War II. It also covers the different models of AFVs that were a part of the material delivered to these divisions. Included are several organization charts, colour profiles and more than 280 archive photos, many of these previously unpublished. To complete the study, a chapter devoted to uniforms is also incorporated. Launched under Abteilung 502 brand is a perfect tool for modelers, and a precious book for history enthusiast.

Chapter overview: 1. the first tanks of the German army (1917-1918); 2. the era of the Versailles peace treaty (1919-1934); 3. the first armoured divisions (1935-1939); 4. the first tank models and their development; 5. the armoured divisions in action (1939-1941); 6. New tank models and their development; 7. The armoured divisions in action (1942-1945); 6. Affiliations, tasks and organisation of the divisional units; 7. The uniforms of the armoured divisions; 8. Individual components of the uniforms.