Fletcher, David/Willey, David Char Tigre I

Panzerkampfwagen VI, Sd.Kfz. 181 Tiger I

The Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I, used by the Wehrmacht from 1942 to 1945, was a German tank and one of the most famous fighting vehicles of the Second World War. Feared by the Allies for its powerful 88 mm gun and thick armor, the Tiger I saw action on all fronts and participated in all the major battles. In this book, David Fletcher and David Willey trace the history of this tank, focusing on its development and production, as well as its role in the Second World War. The central focus is Tiger "131" at the Tank Museum in Bovington, UKthe only Tiger I in the world to have been restored to operational condition. Using this example, the authors detail the circumstances of the acquisition, ownership, and use of this mighty fighting vehicle. They also describe the details of the recent complete disassembly and rebuild of Tiger "131" and its Maybach engine. This report on the maintenance and use of the Tiger tank is richly illustrated with numerous photographs and texts by a team of experts from the Tank Museum.