Sturmgeschtz (Hardcover)

David Doyle

ISBN 10: 0764355384 / ISBN 13: 9780764355387

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen, 2018

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Hardcover. The Sturmgeschutz, or StuG as it is more popularly known, while conceived as self-propelled, infantry support artillery, in time, formed the backbone of Germany's anti-tank operations during WWII. With more than 130 war-era photos, this volume chronicles the design, development, and deployment of the final three (of nine variants) of this famed and feared weapon. The material is arranged in four chapters, each focusing on a specific production model, or Ausfuhrung, of the Sturmgeschutz. This volume focuses on the most plentiful model, the later war Ausf.G, as well as the Sturmgeschuetz IV, and the similar, howitzer-armed Sturmhaubitze. Comprehensive tables reveal the details of performance, as well as technical specifications of each variant. A concise, easy to read text, and detailed photo captions expose the secrets of this iconic vehicle. Part of the Legends of Warfare series. AUTHOR: Author of more than 100 books, David Doyle was presented the Bart Vanderveen Award, recognising, " - the individual who has contributed the most to the historic preservation of military vehicles worldwide" in 2015 by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. SELLING POINTS: . Photographic history of the design, development, and deployment of Germany's most-used assault gun of WWII . Covers the late war StuG G and StuG IV, and the similar, howitzer-armed Sturmhaubitze . Profusely illustrated with scarce archival photographs from collections around the world 132 b/w photographs Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780764355387

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sturmgeschtz (Hardcover)

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen

Publication Date: 2018

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: new

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Synopsis:

The SturmgeschA"tz, or StuG as it is more popularly known, while conceived as self-propelled, infantry support artillery, in time, formed the backbone of Germany's anti-tank operations during WWII. With more than 130 war-era photos, this volume chronicles the design, development, and deployment of the final three (of nine variants) of this famed and feared weapon. The material is arranged in four chapters, each focusing on a specific production model, or AusfA"hrung, of the SturmgeschA"tz. This volume focuses on the most plentiful model, the later war Ausf.G, as well as the SturmgeschA"tz IV, and the similar, howitzer-armed Sturmhaubitze. Comprehensive tables reveal the details of performance, as well as technical specifications of each variant. A concise, easy to read text, and detailed photo captions expose the secrets of this iconic vehicle. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

About the Author:

David Doyle is a Canadian Plains Research Fellow and a retired First Nations school principal. He has archived the oral and print history of the Northwest. Given a Cree name and twice recognized as an Honorary Metis (Honore Jaxon II), Doyle continues his work seeking justice for the Northwest leader Louis Riel through exoneration and reconciliation with Canada and Canadians. He makes his home in Powell River, B.C. Visit www.rielity.ca.