Panzer IV vs Char B1 bis: France 1940: 33 (Duel) - Softcover

Zaloga, Steven J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849083789 ISBN 13: 9781849083782

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

The Battle of France in 1940 involved the first large-scale tank-against-tank battles in history. The massive clashes at Stonne, Hannant, and Gembloux involved hundreds of tanks on both sides, yet have faded from memory due to the enourmity of the French defeat. This book examines two of the premier opposing tanks of the Wehrmacht and the French Army, the German PzKpfw IV and the French Char B1 bis. With a complete history of the design, development, and deployment of these armoured fighting vehicles, the story of these great battles is once again brought to life.

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Review:

I have praised this author s other books for Osprey on amoured warfare and he doesn t disappoint here. The discussion is lucid, thought-provoking and very well-informed --Miniature Wargames

Panzer IV vs CHar B1 BIS is a fascinating work on a long neglected subject. --WWII Re-enactors Magazine

I thoroughly enjoyed this title: it is well written, meticulously researched and well illustrated with plenty of new photos. This title is highly recommended to all students of early war tank combat and those interested in modelling two of the most important tanks of World War II. --Military Modelcraft International

Book Description:

A look at the two main tanks involved in the great battles of 1940 between Germany and France.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1849083789
• ISBN 13: 9781849083782
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80
• Illustrator: Chasemore Richard