Steven J.Zaloga
Beutepanzers of World War II: Captured tanks and AFVs in German service
Beutepanzers of World War II: Captured tanks and AFVs in German service
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Steven J. Zaloga's book explores the history of Germany's extensive use of captured tanks in World War II, featuring original artwork and archive photos. The book uncovers the history of "Beutepanzer," including the Somua S 35 and Panhard 178, as well as the "Becker conversions" of French Beutepanzers. The Wehrmacht captured large numbers of Soviet tanks but sent them to the smelters, while Italy's AFV industry continued producing tanks and AFVs for the Wehrmacht. Captured tanks from other Allied armies were used on a small, improvised scale.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The History of Germany's Extensive Use of Captured Tanks in World War II
In this book, Steven J. Zaloga, one of the world's leading armor authorities, uncovers the history of one of the least-known aspects of Germany's World War II Panzers: the extensive use of captured armored vehicles, "Beutepanzer." The best came from the fall of France, and the Somua S 35 and Panhard 178 proved popular in German service. Others, such as the antique Renault FT, were used for secondary tasks such as anti-partisan missions and airfield protection. Most curious of all were the "Becker conversions," a private venture of a German artillery officer with family industry, who mechanized his units' towed artillery and went on to oversee the modernization and upgunning of many French Beutepanzers. These would play a particularly important role in Normandy in 1944.
Although the Wehrmacht captured large numbers of Soviet tanks, these saw very limited service, and most were sent to the smelters. When Italy switched sides in September 1943, the Italian AFV industry continued producing tanks and AFVs for the Wehrmacht, while tanks and AFVs captured from other Allied armies, including Britain and the US, were generally used on a small, improvised scale.
Illustrated with Original Artwork and Archive Photos
This is a concise guide to an intriguing element of World War II armor. Illustrated with superb new profiles and some rare archive photos, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Germany's use of captured tanks in World War II.
Weight: 164g
Dimension: 250 x 185 x 3 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472859389
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