Panzer III

Almost 5,800 Panzer III tanks were produced in twelve versions or marks from 1937, when it first entered service with the German army and served in all theatres and fought in all major campaigns, which are listed as chapter headings. Each type is covered in turn inside this wellillustrated and superbly researched book, which includes all the variants based on the chassis and served in roles such as supply carrier and anti-aircraft gun platforms. This is a reference book with class and is sure to please anyone with an interest in WWII German tanks, from modeller to historian. The type of weaponry carried and how successful the Panzer III was in each role is considered. If you thought there was not much left to say about the Panzer III, this book proves just how wrong we can be.

Title:

Panzer III

Author:

Thomas Anderson

Publisher:

Osprey, Oxford

ISBN:

9781472845870

Price:

£35.00