Pakwagen SDKFZ 234/3 and 234/4 Heavy Armoured Cars
Pakwagen SDKFZ 234/3 and 234/4 Heavy Armoured Cars

Author: Dennis Oliver

Publisher: Pen and Sword Military

Published: 2022-10-24

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 139906505X

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"...squeezes a lot of useful information into a modest 64 pages and is a useful addition to any library of German armored cars." — War Wheels Experience in the Polish and French campaigns had convinced the German high command of the value of fast-moving, armed reconnaissance vehicles. But it was realised that many of the early designs were too lightly-armed and development of a heavy eight-wheeled prototype resulted in the Sdkfz 234 series of armored cars, the first of which entered service in late 1943. Built by the firm of Büssing-NAG, these sturdy and reliable vehicles were gradually up-armed and served in the infantry support role and eventually as tank killers, largely as the result of Hitler's desperation to arm as many vehicles as possible with anti-tank weapons. Drawing on official documentation and unit histories Dennis investigates the formations that operated these vehicles and uses archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations to examine the markings, camouflage and technical aspects of the Sdkfz 234/2, 234/3 and 234/4 armored cars that served on the Western and Eastern Fronts in the last months of the war. 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 vehicles.

Puma Sdkfz 234/1 and Sdkfz 234/2 Heavy Armoured Cars
Puma Sdkfz 234/1 and Sdkfz 234/2 Heavy Armoured Cars

Author: Dennis Oliver

Publisher: Pen and Sword Military

Published: 2023-07-30

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 1399050303

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The lightning advances of the German armored units during the Polish and French campaigns were spearheaded by fast-moving, armed reconnaissance vehicles. But these early designs suffered heavily due to their light weaponry and thin armor and a program was soon underway, led by the firm of Büssing-NAG, which culminated in the development of the Sdkfz 234 series of heavy eight-wheeled armored cars, the first of which entered service in late 1943. These vehicles proved to be rugged and reliable and were gradually up-armed to serve in the infantry support role and eventually as tank killers. This volume of the LandCraft series concludes the story of the Sdkfz 234 series, examining the versions that took part in the last battles of the war. Using archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations Dennis Oliver examines the Sdkfz 234/1 and Sdkfz 234/2 and the units that operated these often neglected, yet important, armored vehicles. 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 modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of these historic tanks.

Pakwagen SDKFZ 234/3 and 234/4 Heavy Armoured Cars
Pakwagen SDKFZ 234/3 and 234/4 Heavy Armoured Cars

Author: Dennis Oliver

Publisher: Pen and Sword Military

Published: 2022-10-24

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 1399065076

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"...squeezes a lot of useful information into a modest 64 pages and is a useful addition to any library of German armored cars." — War Wheels Experience in the Polish and French campaigns had convinced the German high command of the value of fast-moving, armed reconnaissance vehicles. But it was realised that many of the early designs were too lightly-armed and development of a heavy eight-wheeled prototype resulted in the Sdkfz 234 series of armored cars, the first of which entered service in late 1943. Built by the firm of Büssing-NAG, these sturdy and reliable vehicles were gradually up-armed and served in the infantry support role and eventually as tank killers, largely as the result of Hitler's desperation to arm as many vehicles as possible with anti-tank weapons. Drawing on official documentation and unit histories Dennis investigates the formations that operated these vehicles and uses archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations to examine the markings, camouflage and technical aspects of the Sdkfz 234/2, 234/3 and 234/4 armored cars that served on the Western and Eastern Fronts in the last months of the war. 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 vehicles.

Puma Sdkfz 234/1 and Sdkfz 234/2 Heavy Armoured Cars
Puma Sdkfz 234/1 and Sdkfz 234/2 Heavy Armoured Cars

Author: Dennis Oliver

Publisher: Pen and Sword Military

Published: 2023-07-30

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 139905032X

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The lightning advances of the German armored units during the Polish and French campaigns were spearheaded by fast-moving, armed reconnaissance vehicles. But these early designs suffered heavily due to their light weaponry and thin armor and a program was soon underway, led by the firm of Büssing-NAG, which culminated in the development of the Sdkfz 234 series of heavy eight-wheeled armored cars, the first of which entered service in late 1943. These vehicles proved to be rugged and reliable and were gradually up-armed to serve in the infantry support role and eventually as tank killers. This volume of the LandCraft series concludes the story of the Sdkfz 234 series, examining the versions that took part in the last battles of the war. Using archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations Dennis Oliver examines the Sdkfz 234/1 and Sdkfz 234/2 and the units that operated these often neglected, yet important, armored vehicles. 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 modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of these historic tanks.

Bolt Action: Armies of Germany
Bolt Action: Armies of Germany

Author: Warlord Games

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2016-11-17

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1472817826

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Revised and expanded for Bolt Action 2nd Edition, this book provides players with all of the information they need to command Germany's military might. Detailed unit options and theatre selectors allow players to build armies for any of Germany's campaigns, from the Blitzkrieg against Poland and France, through North Africa and the Eastern Front, to the fall of Normandy and the defence of Germany.

Bolt Action: Campaign: Battle of the Bulge
Bolt Action: Campaign: Battle of the Bulge

Author: Warlord Games

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-02-23

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 1472817842

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The Ardennes, 1944. Driven back by the Allies since D-Day, Germany launches a surprise offensive on the Western Front. This assault against the unprepared Allied lines is the opening move in one of the largest battles of World War II. This new Campaign Book for Bolt Action allows players to take command of both armies in this desperate battle, fighting it as they believe it should have been fought. New, linked scenarios, rules, troop types and Theatre Selectors provide plenty of options for novice and veteran players alike.

German Military Vehicles of World War II
German Military Vehicles of World War II

Author: Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-11-18

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 0786462523

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This volume presents a cross-section of the most common transport vehicles produced and used by the German army. Tanks plus auxiliary vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, vans, ambulances, trucks and tractors made it possible for the troops to keep moving. These lightly armored or unarmored vehicles--aka "soft skins"--operated behind the front lines, maintaining supply lines, connecting armies with their home bases, and ultimately determining the outcome of battle. Beginning with the development of military vehicles in the early 1930s, this volume discusses the ways in which this new technology influenced and, to some extent, facilitated Hitler's program of rearmament. Nomenclature, standard equipment, camouflage and the combat roles of the various vehicles are thoroughly examined. Individual vehicle types are arranged and discussed by the following classifications: cars and motorcycles; trucks and tractors; half-tracks and wheeled combat vehicles. Accompanied by well-researched, detailed line drawings, each section deals with a number of individual vehicles, describing their design, manufacture and specific use.

Panzerspahwagen
Panzerspahwagen

Author: Terry Gander

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780711029903

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Designed with the modeller, preservationist and the wargamer in mind, Ian Allan Publishing's 'In Detail' series is intended to provide readers with a comprehensive history of the type of tank, self-propelled gun and military transport featured. Each volume will include a detailed history of the unit in service, along with information on variants, markings, unit alllocations etc. Alongside the comprehensive illustrative section, which includes detailed shots of models in colour, the book will also include scale drawings and comprehensive guidance notes on camouflage. As a valuable part of its Blitzkrieg tactics, the German army deployed light armoured cars in the forward reconnaissance role. The success of these vehicles led to the requirement for a heavy armoured car - the SdKfz series. This advanced design eight-wheel drive and steering entered service in 1938 and was unique in another way; it was the first military vehicle to have two driving positions - a front and a rear. Development continued through the war years and in 1942 the 234 series entered service. These were much improved vehicles with better armour and more powerful armament.The 231/234 series spurred the US Army to develop its own eight-wheel armoured car, the Boarhound. A direct descendant of the 8 Rad, the Schwerer Panzersphawagen Luchs, remains in service with the German Army of today.

SDKFZ 251 – 251/9 and 251/22 Kanonenwagen
SDKFZ 251 – 251/9 and 251/22 Kanonenwagen

Author: Dennis Oliver

Publisher: Pen and Sword Military

Published: 2021-01-18

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1526791153

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The Sdkfz 251 halftrack was one of the most versatile armored vehicles produced by either side in the Second World War. Designed by the firm of Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG, or Hanomag, production ran to over 15,000 vehicles and it was eventually built as twenty-three separate variants serving as not only a personnel carrier, but also a command vehicle, mobile rocket launcher, armored ambulance and bridge-layer. In his first book in the LandCraft series Dennis Oliver examines the Sdkfz 251 variants armed with the 7.5cm gun, initially used as an infantry support and reconnaissance halftrack and later as a tank killer as the result of Hitler's desperation to arm as many vehicles as possible with antitank weapons. Drawing on official documentation and unit histories Dennis investigates the formations that operated these deservedly famous vehicles and uses archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations to examine the markings, camouflage and technical aspects of the Sdkfz 251/9 and 251/22 halftracks that served on the Western and Eastern Fronts in the last months of the war. 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 modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of these historic tanks.

Armoured Cars of World War Ii
Armoured Cars of World War Ii

Author: Source Wikipedia

Publisher: University-Press.org

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 9781230528144

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 57. Chapters: M39 Pantserwagen, Panhard 178, M8 Greyhound, T17 Armored Car, Marmon-Herrington Armoured Car, Schwerer Panzerspahwagen, OA vz. 30, Rolls-Royce Armoured Car, OA vz. 27, M3 Scout Car, BA-64, Humber armoured car, Daimler Dingo, Leichter Panzerspahwagen, Lanchester 6x4 Armoured Car, Lancia IZM, Daimler Armoured Car, SdKfz 234, Sd.Kfz. 247, Armoured Carrier Wheeled Indian Pattern, Landsverk L180, L181 and L182, Standard Beaverette, AB 41, BA-10, Humber Light Reconnaissance Car, AEC Armoured Car, BA-I, BA-20, BA-3/6, Humber Scout Car, Coventry armoured car, Peerless Armoured Car, AEC Armoured Command Vehicle, Morris Light Reconnaissance Car, FAI armoured car, T18 Boarhound, Guy Armoured Car, BA-27, Samochod pancerny wz. 29, Rover Light Armoured Car, 39M Csaba, SPA-Viberti AS.42, Rhino Heavy Armoured Car, M38 Wolfhound, Otter Light Reconnaissance Car, Morris CS9, D-8 Armored Car, Samochod pancerny wz. 34, ADGZ, S1 Scout Car, T55E1 Motor Carriage, Lince, Bedford OXA, Fox Armoured Car, T27 Armored Car, Pansarbil m/39, T7 Combat Car, BA-11, BA-30, AB 40, BA-21, Guy Lizard. Excerpt: The Pantserwagen M39 or DAF Pantrado 3 was a Dutch 6 x 4 armoured car produced in the late thirties for the Royal Dutch Army. From 1935 the DAF automobile company designed several AFVs based on its innovative Trado truck suspension system. Among these was the Pantrado 2, an armoured car. From 1936 the Dutch military encouraged DAF to develop this type into the Pantrado 3, a design more closely meeting Army specifications for a reconnaissance vehicle, in order to establish a small indigenous AFV production capacity. A prototype was built and early 1939 twelve vehicles were ordered of the DAF M39 type, the last of which was delivered in January 1940. The vehicles were destined to equip reconnaissance platoons of four cavalry hussar regiments. For...