Seidler, Hans Images of War. Hitler's Anti-Tank Weapons 1939-1945. Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives

Hitler's Wehrmacht and SS units will be remembered for their aggressive Blitzkrieg' tactics. But, as the war progressed, the Germans, recognising the offensive capability of armoured warfare, developed an impressive range of anti-tank warfare weaponry and munitions. Using many rare unpublished images this book covers the full German anti-armour capability from the 3,7cm Pak 35,5cm Pak 38 and 7,5cm Pak 40 to the versatile 8,8cm Flak feared by the Allies. Also featured are the half-tracks and converted Panzers that pulled or mounted these weapons and carried forward observers and reconnaissance elements. Later hand-held anti-tank weapons came into service and were effective and economic against Allied armour. The "Panzerfaust", with its shaped charge warhead, became the first disposable anti-tank weapon in history. This comprehensive book shows this formidable range of weapons in action from Poland in 1939, through North Africa and the Eastern Front to the final collapse in 1945.

Also presented are the half-track vehicles and converted tanks that towed these weapons or deployed them directly as self-propelled guns. Later, hand-held anti-tank weapons were also used, which were effective against Allied tanks and significantly more resource-efficient. The "Panzerfaust" with its characteristically shaped warhead became the first hand-held anti-tank weapon in history. This comprehensive book shows this impressive range of weapons in action from the Polish campaign in 1939 through North Africa and the Eastern Front to the final collapse in 1945.