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Panther Medium Tank 1942-45

By Jim Laurier , Stephen Hart

Book information

Publisher
Osprey
Year
2003
ISBN
9781841765433, 1-84176-543-0
Open Library ID
OL8922479M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
10 MB (10809515 bytes)
Series
New Vanguard 067
Pages
51\51
Topic
History
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

The Panzerkampfwagen V Panther is one of the best-known German tanks in existence and is considered one of the greatest tanks of World War II. When in June of 1941, Germany invaded Russia, Panzertruppe encountered KV series and T-34/76 tanks, far superior in firepower and armour protection to any Panzer in service at the time. It was therefore decided to design a new more powerful medium tank, which could be quickly put into production. This book details the result, the Medium Battle Tank, available for service in January 1943. Later models ensured that it became one of the most feared tanks of WWII.

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