The History of the Panzerjäger: Volume 1: Origins and Evolution 1939–42 (Hardcover)

The History of the Panzerjäger: Volume 1: Origins and Evolution 1939–42 By Thomas Anderson Cover Image
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The German Panzerjäger, or Panzerjägertruppe, was one of the most innovative fighting arms of World War II and its story has never properly been told. A few other books have focused on an element of the story--the Hetzer, Jagdpanzer, Jagdpanther--but this is the first time that the whole story of the development and organization of Nazi Germany's anti-tank force will have been covered, from its earliest origins in World War I, through its development in the interwar period, and its baptism of fire in the early days of World War II.

This is the first of two volumes that will trace the story through the glory years of Blitzkrieg and the improvements that were made when Soviet tanks were first encountered, leading to new weapons, tactics, and organization. It is packed with previously unpublished wartime photographs, combat reports, and detailed charts and statistics to give an unparalleled account of this unique arm of the Wehrmacht.

About the Author


Thomas Anderson is a specialist on German armoured fighting vehicles of World War II. He regularly contributes to popular modelling and historical magazines, including Military Modelcraft International (UK), Steel Art (Italy), Historia Militar (Spain) and Batailles & Blindes (France). He lives in Germany.

Praise For…


“For someone like myself who was not familiar with the history of German anti-tank development, unit organization, and tactics, this book proved very enlightening. If you have an interest in the subject, but not a great deal of knowledge, then I can highly recommend getting this book for your reference library.” —IPMS

“I still enjoyed Anderson's informative effort. And I look forward to Volume 2. Recommended!” —Cybermodeler Online

Product Details
ISBN: 9781472817587
ISBN-10: 1472817583
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Publication Date: August 21st, 2018
Pages: 304
Language: English