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Panzer warfare is synonymous with the Wehrmacht of World War II. This book examines the story of the Panzer's more mysterious ancestors, the little-known panzers of the Great War. Germany was very slow to develop armored vehicles compared to Britain and France. Early attempts such as the Marienwagen of 1915 were technical failures, discouraging further design efforts until the utility of the tank was proven by the British and French in 1916-17. Efforts to catch-up proved difficult, and only a couple dozen German A7V tanks were completed in time to take part in the final campaigns of 1918. As a result, the majority of German panzer units actually used captured British tanks, the Beutepanzer. This book will trace the development of German panzers of the Great War, including the A7V and its intended but unfinished stablemates. Also included will be an overview of the use of panzers by the German Army in World War I including both A7V and Beutepanzer units.

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Table of Contents

Introduction · Early Roots · The Early Tank Program · The Cambrai Shock · A7V Variants ·Panzers in Training · Into Combat · Rebuilding the Tank Units · German Armored Cars in Combat · Final Tank Battles · Plan 1919 · Further Reading · Color Plate Commentary · Index

Product details

Published Oct 31 2006
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781841769455
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 1 b/w; 7 col
Dimensions 10 x 7 inches
Series New Vanguard
Short code NVG 127
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Steven J. Zaloga

Steven J. Zaloga received his BA in History from U…

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Brian Delf

BRIAN DELF began his career producing artwork for…

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