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PANZER

(PHILIP WARNER)

During the Second World War the power and success of the Panzer regiments were legendary.  To the watching world they appeared to be symbolic of easy success and were respected by enemy and allies alike.

Philip Warner’s book gives a fascinating insight into the history of the Panzers: their birth in the 1920s; the problems of developing the most effective tanks; the hostility shown by other units; the difficulties encountered in the opening campaigns, as well as detailed descriptions of their battles in Europe, Africa and Russia.

In the shadow of the Versailles Treaty which restricted Germany’s right to arms, the concept of the Panzer division was born.  Nurtured by influential early proponents – von Seeckt, Guderian, von Reichenau, von Blomberg, Hitler – the amusing cardboard tanks of the 1920s became the armoured superstructures which thundered their way across three continents: 1939 – Poland; 1940 – Belgium, Luxembourg, France; 1941 – Yugoslavia, Greece, North Africa, Russia.

Despite their success the Panzers had their problems and weaknesses, and at times the cost of victory was almost unacceptably high.  From occupied Warsaw and Paris, the Panzers stood on the doorstep of Leningrad, Moscow and Stalingrad before their luck reversed in a campaign which drained them of men, machines and will.

Illustrated throughout with contemporary photographs, this book gives a comprehensive account of the Panzers: their achievements and their trail of devastation.

This undated edition hardback publication is in good overall condition however the dustjacket displays significant wear in the form of small tears, chipping, rubbing, and bumps to the edges and corners.  Repairs have also been made to edges in places with white adhesive tape (see first and last photographs above).  The pages are tightly bound and are free from tears, creases, and any significant marks with all significant wear restricted to the dustjacket.  The book runs to 144 pages (27.5cm x 21cm), includes a general index, and is very well illustrated with period photographs, including some in colour.

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