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Oliver, D.: Sherman Tanks of the British Army and Royal Marines. Normandy Campaign 1944 19,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

With production in excess of 55,000 the Sherman tank was eventually in service with most Allied armies of the Second World War and by the time of the Normandy landings was the mainstay of Britain's armoured battalions. In his second book in the TankCraft series, Dennis Oliver uses wartime photos and extensively researched, exquisitely presented colour illustrations to cover the Sherman tanks used by the units of the Royal Armoured Corps and the Royal Marines during the fighting in northern France. As with all the books in the TankCraft series, a large part of this work showcases 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 explained as is the complex system of markings employed by British armoured regiments. This book will give the modeller all the information and knowledge required to recreate an authentic miniature representation of the tanks that fought from the beaches of Normandy, through the battles for Caen and on to killing fields of Falaise.

Oliver, D.: Tiger I and Tiger II: Tanks of the German Army and Waffen-SS. Eastern Front 1944 19,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

In spite of the relatively small numbers produced, the Tiger I and Tiger II tanks are arguably the most famous armoured fighting vehicles of the Second World War. This book, the first in the TankCraft series, uses archive photos and extensively researched colour illustrations to examine the tanks and units of the German Army and Waffen-SS heavy panzer battalions that attempted to hold back the Red Army during 1944. A large part of the book showcases 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 the tanks that fought from the snow covered fields of Byelorussia and the Ukraine, through the Baltic States and into Poland and Hungary.

Oliver, D.: Panther Tanks. Germany Army and Waffen SS, Normandy Campaign 1944 19,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

Central to the German strategy of dealing with an Allied landing in France was the availability of a strong, mobile armored reserve. In June 1944, as part of this force, the Army in the West was able to deploy over 300 Panther tanks, perhaps the best armored fighting vehicle produced by Germany during the Second World War. British and American tank crews found to their horror that the Panthers could often survive numerous hits while a single round from one of their 75mm guns was enough to destroy any enemy tank. In his book, his third in the TankCraft series, Dennis Oliver uses archive photographs and painstakingly researched, exquisitely presented color illustrations to examine the part these powerful tanks played in the Normandy battles and also the battalions that operated them. As with previous titles in the TankCraft series, a large part of this book showcases available model kits and after market products and accessories, complemented by a gallery of skillfully constructed and painted models.

Oliver, D.: Churchill Tanks. British Army, Normandy Campaign 1944 19,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

Designed as a heavily armored tank which could accompany infantry formations, the Churchill's ability to cross rough ground and climb seemingly unassailable hills became legendary. The tank first saw action in 1942 and the basic design was constantly reworked and upgunned, culminating in the Mark VII version which was capable of taking on the heaviest German tanks. In his fourth book in the TankCraft series, Dennis Oliver uses archive photographs and thoroughly researched, vividly presented color profiles to tell the story of these iconic British tanks. As readers have come to expect from the TankCraft series, the large full colour section of this book features available model kits and accessories as well as aftermarket products. In addition to the color profiles there is a gallery of expertly constructed and painted models. A separate section explains technical details and production modifications giving the modeler all the information and knowledge required to recreate an authentic reproduction of one of the tanks that contributed so much to the British effort in the battles for Normandy.

Oliver, Dennis: Jagdpanther. Tank Destroyer. German Army and Waffen-SS. Western Europe 1944-1945 21,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

Combining the destructive firepower of the 88mm gun with the outstanding mobility of the "Panther" series, the "Jagdpanther" is quite probably the best-known tank destroyer of the Second World War. In the vehicle's first action on 30 July 1944, three "Jagdpanthers" managed to destroy eleven British tanks in a vicious two minute fire fight near the village of Les Loges in Normandy, cementing the "Jagdpanther's" reputation as a potent tank killer. In his fifth book in the "TankCraft" series, Dennis Oliver uses contemporary photographs and meticulously researched, superbly presented color and monochrome illustrations to tell the story of these heavy self-propelled antitank guns and the units which operated them in the German defense of the Western Front. As with all the books in the "TankCraft" series, a large part of this work showcases available model kits and after market products, complemented by a gallery of expertly constructed and painted models. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also explained giving the modeler all the information and knowledge required.

Thomas, Paul: Panzer IV 1939-1945 19,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

The Panzer IV - Panzerkampfwagen IV - was one the foremost German fighting vehicles of the Second World War, and this volume in the TankCraft series is an ideal introduction to it. With detailed captions, text and illustrations the book tells the story of the technical development of the Panzer IV and the numerous variants that went into production, and it describes how it evolved from an infantry support vehicle to become the backbone of the Panzer units. It was modified and upgunned to face the ever-increasing enemy threat, and it proved to be so diverse and effective that it earned a unique tactical role on the battlefield. A large part of the book showcases available model kits and after market 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 in order to provide everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of the only Panzer that stayed in production throughout the war.

Jackson, Robert: Panzer I and II. Spearhead´s of Blitzkrieg 1934-1945 19,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

The Panzer I and II played a significant part in the blitzkrieg campaigns that brought Germany such extraordinary success in the early years of the Second World War, and this highly illustrated volume in the TankCraft series is the ideal introduction to them. The Treaty of Versailles forbade Germany to manufacture tanks so the Panzer I had to be developed in strict secrecy, but by the time of the invasion of Poland the Wehrmacht had over 1400 of these light tanks. The Panzer II was an interim design, bridging the gap between the Panzer I and subsequent, far more viable armored fighting vehicles like the Panzer III and IV. As well as tracing the history of the Panzer I and II, Robert Jackson's book is an excellent source of reference for the modeler, providing details of available kits, together with artworks showing the color schemes applied to these tanks. Each section of the book is supported by a wealth of wartime photographs as well as diagrams showing the technical changes that were made to these tanks in the course of their careers.

Jackson, Robert: T-34. Russia's Armoured Spearhead 19,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

Von Kleist, one of Hitler's best panzer leaders, described the T-34 as 'The finest tank in the world'. There could have been no finer accolade from a commander whose panzer divisions experienced the full fury of its devastating attacks on the Eastern Front. Without doubt, the T-34 was one of the best tanks of all time, and in this volume in the TankCraft series Robert Jackson tells its story. He describes its conception in the 1930s, its development during the Second World War, and its postwar deployment to over thirty countries within the Soviet sphere of influence. His book is an excellent reference work for the modeler, providing details of available kits, together with artworks showing the color schemes applied to the T-34 by its operators throughout the world. Photographs, many in color, illustrate the T-34 in action and there is a section dealing with the range of armored vehicles that were built using the T-34 chassis. Robert Jackson's introduction to the T-34 is necessary reading for tank enthusiasts and tank modelers alike.

Oliver, Dennis: Tiger I. German Army Heavy Tank. Southern Front 1942-1945, North Africa, Sicily and Italy 19,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

When at Hitler?s insistence the first Tiger I tanks went into action in Tunisia in December 1942 they rapidly gained a formidable fighting reputation despite their lack of reliability and the small number deployed. With its heavy armour and 88mm gun, it outclassed all the Allied tanks then in service and forced the Allies to accelerate the introduction of improved anti-tank guns and tanks that could match the Tiger in terms of firepower and protection.In this, his second volume in the TankCraft series on the Tiger, Dennis Oliver uses archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations to examine the Tiger tanks and German army units that first took them into combat in North Africa and then operated them as they fell back through Sicily and Italy between 1943 and 1945.A large part of the book showcases 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 the tanks that made such an immediate impact on the southern front during the Second World War.

Oliver, Dennis: Cromwell and Centaur Tanks. British Army and Royal Marines, North-west Europe 1944-1945 19,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:40:07 +0200

Designed with the hard lessons of the North African campaign in mind, including the adoption of a dual-purpose gun capable of firing high-explosive and anti-tank rounds, the "Cromwell" was one of the most successful of the British cruiser tanks produced during the Second World War.The lack of heavy armour was made up for by the tank's high speed provided by a Rolls-Royce Meteor engine. The "Centaur" was externally almost identical to the "Cromwell", the major difference being the installation of the less powerful Liberty engine. While the "Centaur" equipped the Royal Marines during the Normandy battles, the Cromwell served until the end of the war and formed the basis for the "Comet". In his fifth book in the "TankCraft" series, author and illustrator Dennis Oliver uses official wartime photographs and comprehensively researched, exquisitely presented color profiles to tell the story of the penultimate British cruiser tank. In common with all the titles from the "TankCraft" series, the large full-color section features available model kits and accessories as well as aftermarket products. In addition to the color profiles there is a gallery of expertly constructed and painted models. A separate section explains technical details and modifications made during production and in the field, giving the modeller all the information required to recreate an authentic replica of one of the tanks that served from the Normandy beaches to the final battles in Germany.

Oliver, Dennis: Sherman Tanks. US Army, North-Western Europe, 1944-1945 21,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

Following his first book in the "TankCraft" series on the British army's Shermans during the battle for Normandy, Dennis Oliver has compiled a companion volume on those used by the US Army throughout the campaign in Western Europe. These were the tanks that made up the bulk of the American armoured forces that swept across occupied France and advanced into Hitler's Germany. Wartime photographs and carefully researched, exquisitely presented colour illustrations show in detail the types of Sherman - including the main variants - that played a vital role in Allied operations. As with all the books in the TankCraft series, a section of this work 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 explained. This book will give the modeller all the information and knowledge required to recreate an authentic miniature representation of the most famous American armoured vehicle of the Second World War.

Oliver, Dennis: Centurion. Armoured Hero of Post-War Tank Battles 19,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

The fifty-ton British Centurion tank, developed during the darkest days of the Second World War, was designed to out-gun and out-perform the latest German tanks, such as the formidable Panzer V Panther. It was one of the most successful tanks ever produced, and this volume in the TankCraft series by Robert Jackson is the ideal introduction to it. The Centurion came into service too late to test its ability in action with German armour, but in the post-war world it earned a fearsome reputation in action during the many conflicts of the Cold War era, from the Middle East to Vietnam. Nearly 4,500 were built, serving with the armies of some twenty nations. The Centurion's chassis was also adapted to fulfil a variety of tasks, including armoured recovery, bridge-laying and guided weapons carrier. As well as tracing the history of the Centurion, Robert Jackson's book is an excellent source of reference for the modeller, providing details of available kits and photographs of award-winning models, together with artworks showing the colour schemes applied to these tanks. Each section of the book is supported by a wealth of archive photographs.

Oliver, Dennis: Panther Tanks. Germany Army and Waffen-SS. Defence of the West, 1945 19,95 €

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:10:06 +0200

In late 1944 and 1945 the Panther tank played an important role in Germanys desperate efforts to stem the Allied advance on the Western Front. The Panther, perhaps the best armoured vehicle produced by Germany during the Second World War, was a key element in the Wehrmachts defensive tactics, in rearguard actions and counter-attacks, and it took a prominent part in the last German offensive of the war, in the Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge. So it is an ideal subject for Dennis Olivers latest volume in the TankCraft series. He uses archive photos and extensively researched colour illustrations to examine the Panther tanks and units of the German army and Waffen-SS panzer battalions that struggled to resist the Allied onslaught. 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.

An important part of the book shows available model kits and scaffolding kits as well as a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details of the "Panther" as well as modifications made during production and in the field are also shown. The book offers practically everything the modeller needs to make an accurate model of this medium battle tank of the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS.

Oliver, Dennis: Tank Destroyer. Achilles and M10. British Army Anti-Tank Units, Western Europe, 1944-1945 19,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

In this heavily illustrated volume in the TankCraft series Dennis Oliver focuses on the Achilles the British variant of the American M10 which was one of the most important Allied tank destroyers of the Second World War. It played a key role in the armoured battles fought on the Western Front, in particular in France, the Low Countries, Germany and Italy. Built on an adapted Sherman chassis, with sloped armour, an open-topped turret and powerful 17-pounder gun, it was designed to counter the threat posed by the formidable panzers deployed by the German army towards the end of the conflict, in particular the Panther and Tiger tanks. The book covers the design and operational history of the Achilles in close detail, using rare archive photographs and meticulously researched colour illustrations, as well as a detailed, authoritative text. A key section 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 armoured fighting vehicles.

The book covers the construction and operational history of the "Achilles" in detail, using rare archive photos and carefully researched colour profiles as well as a detailed and well-informed text. An important section shows available model kits, scaffolding kits and decals, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details and modifications made during production and in the field are also featured. The book provides virtually everything the modeller needs to create an accurate model of this Allied tank destroyer.

Oliver, Dennis: Tiger I and Tiger II Tanks. German Army and Waffen-SS. The Last Battles in the West, 1945 19,95 €

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:10:06 +0200

Tiger tanks were among the most-feared fighting vehicles of the Second World War and they gained almost legendary status, yet they never fulfilled their potential because they were not produced in sufficient numbers and the tide the war had turned against the German army by the time they were introduced. Often they were deployed in difficult circumstances and in defensive battles, struggling against the odds. Nowhere was this more true than in western Europe during the Allied advance across France and into Germany, and it is the Tigers of this phase of the war that Dennis Oliver portrays in his third volume on the Tiger in the TankCraft series. He uses archive photos and extensively researched colour illustrations to examine the Tiger tanks and units of the German Army and Waffen-SS heavy panzer battalions that struggled to resist the onslaught of Allied armour and air attacks during the last days of the conflict. 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.

Nowhere was this more evident than during the Allied advance in France and Germany. It is the "Tiger" tanks from this late phase of the war on the Western Front that the author portrays here. He uses archive photographs and carefully researched colour vehicle profiles to present the "Tiger" tanks and the heavy tank battalions of the German Army and Waffen-SS equipped with them, which had to withstand the attacks of Allied tanks and aircraft in the final months of the war. An important section shows available model kits, scaffolding kits and decals, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details and modifications made during production and in the field are also featured. The book provides virtually everything the modeller needs to create an accurate model of these legendary German WW2 battle tanks.

Jackson, Robert: T-54/55. Soviet Cold War Main Battle Tank 19,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

During the Cold War, the T-54/55 series of tanks represented the most serious threat to Nato land forces in Europe. Available in huge quantities, it formed the core of the Warsaw Pact armoured warfare doctrine, which envisaged massed tank attacks against the weakest point in Natos front-line defences. Yet the T-54/55 could be stopped by smaller numbers of tanks which had the benefit of better technology and training, as was demonstrated during the Yom Kippur War of 1973 when Israeli tanks dealt out appalling punishment to T-55s of the Syrian army. Despite these limitations, the T-54/55 was one of the most successful tanks ever produced, and this volume in the TankCraft series by Robert Jackson is the ideal introduction to it. As well as tracing the history of the T-54/55, his book is an excellent source of reference for the modeller, providing details of available kits and photographs of award-winning models, together with artworks showing the colour schemes applied to these tanks. Each section of the book is supported by a wealth of archive photographs.

The book not only traces the history of the T-54/55, but is also an excellent reference for the modeller. It provides details of available kits and photographs of award-winning models, as well as full-colour vehicle profiles showing the paint schemes, markings and insignia of these battle tanks. Each section of the book is accompanied by a wealth of period photographs.

Jackson, Robert: Chieftain. British Cold War Main Battle Tan 19,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

The British Chieftain - designed in the late 1950s as the replacement for the Centurion - was perhaps the best main battle tank in service with Nato during the 1960s and 1970s. Its 120mm rifled main gun and advanced armour made it one of the most formidable tanks of its time, and Robert Jacksons book is an authoritative introduction to it. Although it was intended to fight Soviet armour on the plains of northern Germany, it was in the heat and sand of the Middle East that the Chieftain fought its major battles during the IranIraq War of the 1980s, and it proved to be very effective during the Gulf War of 1991. Variants of the Chieftain were exported to Iran, Oman, India, Kenya and Nigeria, and its chassis was adapted to fulfil a variety of tasks, including armoured recovery and bridge-laying As well as tracing the history of the Chieftain, Robert Jackson's work provides an excellent source of reference for the modeller, providing details of available kits and photographs of award-winning models, together with artworks showing the colour schemes applied to these tanks. Each section of the book is supported by a wealth of archive photographs.

Oliver, Dennis: StuG III and StuG IV. German Army, Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe, Western Front, 1944-1945. 19,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

In the last years of the Second World War the Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) and Sturmgeschütz IV (StuG IV) played a vital role as assault guns during the German armys struggle to block the Allied advance on the Western Front. As the Wehrmachts tank forces declined, these armoured vehicles were thrown into every defensive operation. They are not as well known as the Tigers and Panthers, but German resistance would have been much weaker without them. They were also among the most frequently encountered German armoured vehicles on the battlefields, which is why they are such a fascinating subject for Dennis Oliver in this volume in the TankCraft series He uses archive photos and extensively researched colour illustrations to examine the StuG III and StuG IV deployed by the German army and the Waffen-SS during these doomed campaigns. 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 armoured vehicles.

Griffin, Robert: Challenger 1. British Main Battle Tank of the Gulf War 15,37 €

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:35:07 +0200

During the 1980s and early 1990s the "Challenger" 1 main battle tank played a central role in Britains armoured forces and it achieved remarkable success in combat, destroying around 300 Iraqi tanks in the Gulf War. With its advanced Chobham armour and hydropneumatic suspension system, it was one of the most sophisticated and effective armoured vehicles of the time and, in a modified form, it is still in service with the Jordanian army. It is also a popular subject with tank modellers and enthusiasts, which is why this volume in the "Tank Craft" series is of such value. Archive photos of the "Challenger" 1 in service and extensively researched colour profile illustrations depict the tank throughout its operational life. A large part of the book showcases 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 and provide everything the modeller needs to recreate an accurate representation of the "Challenger" 1.

In the 1980s and early 1990s, the Challenger 1 main battle tank played a central role in the UK's armoured forces and achieved remarkable combat successes. In the 1991 Gulf War, around 300 Iraqi tanks were destroyed by the Challenger 1. With its advanced Chobham armour and hydropneumatic undercarriage system, it was one of the most advanced and effective armoured vehicles of its time and is still in service with the Jordanian army in a modified form. The "Challenger" 1 is also a popular subject with tank modellers and enthusiasts, which is why this volume from the "Tank Craft" series is of great value.

Grummitt, David: M1 Abrams. The US's Main Battle Tank in American and Foreign Service, 1981-2019 21,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

Since its introduction in 1981, at the height of the Cold War, the "Abrams" main battle tank has been one of the most visible and iconic symbols of American military power, and it is the fascinating subject of this heavily illustrated historical and modelling guide in the "TankCraft" series by David Grummitt. Designed to meet head-on the massed tank forces of the Warsaw Pact, its combat debut in fact came in a different scenario in 1991 during the First Gulf War. Since then it has served in the peace-keeping role in the former Yugoslavia and seen combat in Iraq, Afghanistan and Yemen. It has gone through a series of modifications and modernizations that see it set to remain the backbone of the U.S. Army until at least 2050. As well as charting the development and combat history of the vehicle, the book is illustrated throughout with colour photos and specially commissioned colour profiles. Five different models, covering the service history of the Abrams, are featured, as is modellers guide to the existing kits and accessories in the all the popular scales.

The "Abrams" did not see its first combat missions against the armoured masses of the Warsaw Pact, but in 1991 in Kuwait and Iraq as part of Operation Desert Storm. Since then, it has taken part in peacekeeping missions in the former Yugoslavia and fought again in Iraq (2003), as well as in Afghanistan and Yemen. A series of modifications and modernisations have been carried out that will make the "Abrams" the armoured backbone of the U.S. Army until at least 2050. In addition to describing the development and operational history of the M1, the book features colour photographs and colour vehicle profiles throughout. Five different models are presented, covering the operational and development history of the "Abrams", as well as instructions for modellers on the available kits and accessories in all common scales.