Panzer V Panther und seine Abarten

Panzer V Panther und seine Abarten (Panzer V Panther and its variants)
^{The book from the legendary Spielberger book series is now finally available again!}

• Authors: Walter J. Spielberger / Hilary Louis Doyle
• Language: German
• 280 pages
• 362 b/w images & 11 color images & 207 drawings
• 230 x 265 mm

The Panzerkampfwagen V Panther was the best combat vehicle of the Second World War to appear on the battlefield in 1943. It impressed with its mobility, its armor protection and, not least, the firepower of its on-board cannon - all criteria that still determine the combat value of a modern battle tank today. When you consider that the period from the first concept to the first test vehicle was less than a year, this achievement by the German army and armaments departments and industry is unique in history. The fact that, despite all the technical difficulties that were inevitable with such an advanced design, the vehicle could still be used successfully is only thanks to the tireless efforts of everyone involved. It was they who often broke new technical ground and had only one thing in mind day and night: to give the struggling troops an outstanding combat vehicle. This was achieved in a convincing manner. Inspired by the Soviet T 34, the progressive ideas of German tank development were combined in a solution whose influence is still groundbreaking today. The Panther influenced the development of modern battle tanks more than any other German combat vehicle.

The purpose of this book is to document the creation and development of the Panther and its variants in a scientifically sound manner.