Jagdpanzer
Jagdpanzer by Thomas Anderson, published by Bloomsbury USA on March 12, 2024, is a detailed exploration of the self-propelled German tank destroyers introduced during the latter part of World War II. This edition, comprising 272 pages, presents a comprehensive history of the Jagdpanzer, highlighting its development and the various models built on different German tank chassis. The book utilizes archival materials and after-action reports to provide an informative account of the challenges faced by the German Army in addressing the threat of enemy armor.
Readers will find an in-depth analysis of how Jagdpanzer units were organized and their operational experiences on the battlefield. The narrative covers the evolution of anti-tank strategies, including the transition from towed weapons to more powerful self-propelled options. With a focus on military history, particularly in the context of World War II, this book offers insights into the technological advancements and tactical adaptations that characterized the German military’s approach to armored warfare.
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This highly illustrated title details the history of the Jagdpanzer, the self-propelled German tank destroyers introduced in the second half of World War II.
Throughout World War II all sides grappled with how to deal with the threat of enemy armour. The German Army had adopted the 3.7cm anti-tank gun in the inter-war years. However, it was already apparent that the towed weapons lacked firepower and more powerful weapons were introduced in 1942 and 1943.
By 1942, hard-pressed Panzerjäger (anti-tank) units equipped with towed anti-tank weapons fighting on the Eastern Front increasingly sought assistance from StuG-equipped assault artillery units. By late 1943 the StuG was being issued to new tank destroyer units and at the same time a dedicated Jagdpanzer (hunting tank) was ordered, based on the chassis and running gear of the PzKpfw IV.
This highly illustrated study by German armour expert Thomas Anderson uses archival material and after-action reports to describe the development of the Jagdpanzer, and the many variants built on other German tank chassis. It also covers in detail how Jagdpanzer units were organized as well as their operational experience on the battlefield.
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