While much has been written about the German panzers, comparatively little is known about the armoured vehicles in service with the other Axis armies. This "Images of War" book redresses the balance by covering in detail the equipment operated by these nations supporting Hitlers war machine. Using rare and often unpublished photographs with full captions and authoritative text, it provides a comprehensive coverage of Romanian, Bulgarian and Hungarian tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles. In addition, it describes Yugoslavian, Serbian and Slovakian armour in addition to armour originating from the Fatherland. Examples of tanks and assault guns are the Romanian TCAM R-2 (Panzer 35t tank destroyer), TACAM T-38 (Panzer 38t), the Bulgarian Jadgpanzer 38(t), StuG 40 Ausf. G, Pzkpfw. IV Ausf. H and the Hungarian StuG III Ausf. G, not forgetting Tigers and Panthers. As well as giving technical specifications, the book traces the fighting record of these vehicles between 1943-1945. It shows how armoured units fought bands of partisans, and were used to defend their frontiers against the overwhelming might of the Red Army, until they were either captured or destroyed.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Baxter, Ian
Title
Images of War. The Armour of Hitler's Allies in Action, 1943-1945. Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives
Details
English text, paperback, 250 bw-photos. 128 pages.
