The lightning advances of the German armoured units during the Polish and French campaigns were spearheaded by fast-moving, armed reconnaissance vehicles. But these early designs suffered heavily due to their light weaponry and thin armour and a programme was soon underway, led by the firm of Büssing-NAG, which culminated in the development of the Sd.Kfz. 234 series of heavy eight-wheeled armoured cars, the first of which entered service in late 1943. These vehicles proved to be rugged and reliable and were gradually up-armed to serve in the infantry support role and eventually as tank killers. This volume of the "LandCraft" series concludes the story of the Sd.Kfz. 234 series, examining the versions that took part in the last battles of the war.
Using archive photos and extensively researched colour illustrations Dennis Oliver examines the Sd.Kfz. 234/1 and Sd.Kfz. 234/2 and the units that operated these often neglected, yet important, armoured vehicles. A key section of his book displays available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined, providing everything the modeller needs to recreate an accurate representation of these historic tanks.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Oliver, Dennis
Title
Puma Sd.Kfz. 234/1 and Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Heavy Armoured Cars. German Army and Waffen-SS, Western and Eastern Fronts, 1944-1945
Details
English text, paperback, 100 bw- and colour photos, colour profiles, large fomat. 64 pages.
