Sturmgeschutz

Germany's WWII Assault Gun (StuG), Vol.1: The Early War Versions

von David Doyle

128 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Sturmgeschütz, or StuG, as it is more popularly known, while conceived as self-propelled, infantry support artillery, in time, formed the backbone of Germany's anti-tank operations during WWII. With more than 135 war-era photos, this volume chronicles the design, development, and deployment of the first six (of nine variants) of this famed and feared weapon. The material is arranged in seven chapters, each focusing on a specific production model, or Ausführung, of the Sturmgeschütz. This volume covers the Ausf.A through F/8 variants used during the early WWII years. Comprehensive tables reveal the details of performance, as well as technical specifications of each variant. A concise, easy-to-read text, and detailed photo captions expose the secrets of this iconic vehicle. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

• Reihe: Legends of Warfare: Ground
• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte Besondere Kriege und militärische Feldzüge Zweiter Weltkrieg
• ISBN: 9780764355370
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 28.09.2018
• Größe: 236 x 235 mm
• Verlag: Schiffer Publishing Ltd