Doyle, D. Panzerkampfwagen IV. The Backbone of Germany's WWII Tank Forces

The Panzerkampfwagen IV, or Panzer IV as it is more popularly known, formed the backbone of Germanys tank formations during WWII. With production totaling more than 8,500, the Panzer IV was the most plentiful German tank of the war, and the only German tank that remained in production for the duration of the conflict. Through more than 180 photos, this volume chronicles the design, development, and operational deployment of this ubiquitous German tank. This material is arranged in nine chapters, each focusing on a specific production model (Ausführung) of the tank. Comprehensive tables reveal the details of the performance and technical specifications of each variant. A concise, easy to read text, and detailed photographic captions expose the secrets of this iconic tank.

The work is divided into nine large sections, with each section focussing on a single variant or version of this vehicle. Detailed tables illustrate all the important technical data for the different variants of the Panzer IV. The easy-to-follow text, the numerous and detailed photos and the captions offer a wealth of information about one of the most important armoured fighting vehicles of the German Wehrmacht in the Second World War. A volume from the "Legends of Warfare" series.