Kingtiger Heavy Tank 1942–45 cover
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As World War II entered its later stages and Germany was forced increasingly onto the defensive, the need for fast-moving mobile forces lessened and the Wehrmacht required better protected and more powerfully armed tanks. After debacles against the T-34, Hitler and the Panzerwaffe were determined not to be unprepared again. The result of this determination was the production of the heaviest and largest tank to see combat during World War II, the Tiger II or Konigstiger (Kingtiger). This title examines this formidable weapon, covering the problems and controversies surrounding its design and production as well as a detailed listing of every unit that was equipped with the Tiger II.

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Design and Development · Official Designations · Firepower · Mobility · Battlefield Survivability · Operational History

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Published Jan 28 1993
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781855322820
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 40 b/w; 13 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series New Vanguard
Short code NVG 1
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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