Panzer VI Tiger - Germany: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Tiger (paperback)

One of the most feared weapons of World War II, the Tiger tank was a beast of a machine which dominated the battlefields of Europe with its astonishing size, speed and firepower, which continues to fascinate more than 70 years after it was first designed.

Revealing its design and development history, Thomas Anderson draws upon original German archival material to tell the story of the birth of the Tiger. He then analyzes its success on the battlefield and the many modifications and variants that also came into play.
Illustrated throughout with rare photographs and drawings, this is a unique history of what is easily the most famous tank ever produced.

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Author:	Thomas Anderson
Details:	256 pages, 9 x 7.7 x 0.91 in (24 x 19.5 x 2.3 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many photos and drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781472822048

Germany's Tiger Tanks (2) - VK 45.02 to Tiger II - Design, Production & Modifications

This volume covers development from the VK 45.02(P), VK 45.03(H) to the modifications under design for the Tiger II at the end of the war. All of this illustrated with scale drawings by Hilary L. Doyle combined with drawings, sketches, and photographs depicting external modifications is well as internal views.
The written records were supplemented by examining thousands of photos.

On-sight research into almost all the surviving Tigers provided details that could only be obtained from actual specimens. New information was found on the evolution of the heavy tank series, the key decisons on the design of the Tigers, the significant modifications made during the production runs, production statistics, the Tigers characteristics and tactical capabilities, an exact accounting of the issue of the Tigers to the combat units, and combat account written directly after the actions.

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Author:	Thomas L. Jentz, Hilary L. Doyle
Details:	176 pages, 12.2 x 9.25 x 0.79 in (31 x 23.5 x 2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	260 illustrations
Language:	English
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 1998)
ISBN:	9780764302244

Sherman Firefly vs Tiger - Normandy 1944 (Osprey)

The German Tiger heavy tank was a monster of a machine that dominated the battlefields of Europe. One of the most feared weapons of World War II, the Tiger gained an aura of invincibility that was only shattered by the introduction of the Sherman Firefly during the summer of 1944. Designed by the British to combat the Tiger, the Sherman Firefly was based on the American M4A4 Sherman, but was fitted with a powerful 17-pounder gun which made it a deadly opponent.

This book describes the design and development of these two opponents, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses, assessing their tactics, weaponry and training. Gunsight artwork puts the reader 'inside' the tanks during famous battle scenarios, in a victory of superior Allied numbers, tactics and engineering.

Contents: Introduction - Chronology - Strategic Situation - Technical specifications - The combatants - Combat - Statistics and analysis - Aftermath - Bibliography.

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Author:	Stephen A. Hart
Details:	80 pages, 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.28 in (24.5 x 18.5 x 0.7 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	photos and drawings (in b&w and color)
Language:	English
Publisher:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2007)
Series:	Duel (2)
ISBN:	9781846031502

Tigers in the Ardennes - The 501st Heavy SS Tank Battalion in the Battle of the Bulge

In this book, U.S. Army officer and military historian Gregory Walden provides the most detailed look at the actions of a single German battalion in the Battle of the Bulge to date.

Tigers in the Ardennes is the product of years of research in archives, conversations with German and American veterans, and detailed examination of terrain in the Ardennes battlefields. The author's experience as a tank unit commander provides unique insight into the tactical difficulties of armor movements through the Ardennes, especially considering the technical aspects of the Tiger II tanks.

The book includes over 100 images, many of them photographs of the Tiger II tanks never before published, plus detailed maps showing the routes used by the 501st Heavy SS Tank Battalion during the battle.

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Author:	Gregory A. Walden
Details:	144 pages, 9.1 x 6.1 in (23 x 15.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	105 b&w photos, maps
Language:	English
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2015)
ISBN:	9780764347900

Elefant, Jagdtiger, Sturmtiger - Variations of the Tiger Family

Covers in detail the Tiger variants Elefant, Jagdtiger, and Sturmtiger.

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Author:	Wolfgang Schneider
Details:	48 pages, 6.5 x 8.25 x 0.16 in (16.5 x 21 x 0.4 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	b&w photos, drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2004)
ISBN:	9780887402395

Germany's Tiger Tanks (1) - D.W. to Tiger I - Design, Production & Modifications

This first volume, of a three-volume set, covers the history, development and production history of the Tiger tank variants from the idea's conception to the end of Tiger I production. This includes details on the development series known as the D.W., VK 30.01(H), VK 30.01(P), VK 36.01(H), VK 45.01(P) as well as the Tiger I.
All of this illustrated with scale drawings by Hilary L. Doyle, combined with drawings, sketches, and photographs depicting external modifications as well as internal views.
Over thirty years of intensive research went into finding the original documents needed to create this history of the development, characteristics, and tactical capabilities of the Tiger. An exhaustive search was made for surviving records of the design/assembly firms (including Krupp, Henschel, Porsche, and Wegmann), the Heereswaffenamt, the Generalinspekteur der Panzertruppen, the D656 series of manuals on the Tiger, and the war diaries with their supporting reports from German army units. This is supplemented by the authors' collecting hundreds of photos and climbing over, under, around, and through nearly every surviving Tiger I.

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Author:	Thomas L. Jentz, Hilary L. Doyle
Details:	192 pages, 12.2 x 9.25 x 0.79 in (31 x 23.5 x 2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	160 b&w photos, 151 drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 1998)
ISBN:	9780764310386

King Tiger vs IS-2 - Operation Solstice 1945 (Osprey)

This book examines the technology and strategy that defined the outcome of the battles between the King Tiger and the IS-2. The Soviets had been quick to develop tanks that could fight the Tiger on an equal footing, but these were developed as part of a completely different strategy than that employed by the Germans.

The King Tiger was a modern marvel, and remained unmatched in one-on-one combat. Technologically superior, with greater firepower and better armour than the Soviet IS-2, the King Tiger was a formidable opponent.
However, the IS-2 was lighter, more manoeuvrable and most importantly, far more numerous. With overwhelming numerical superiority the Soviets were able to simply overwhelm their opponents, negating the technical superiority of the King Tiger.

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Author:	David R. Higgins
Details:	80 pages, 9.8 x 7.5 x 0.2 in (25 x 19 x 0.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	photos and drawings (in b&w and color)
Language:	English
Publisher:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2011)
Series:	Duel (37)
ISBN:	9781849084048

Kingtiger Heavy Tank 1942-45 (Osprey)

As World War II entered its later stages and Germany was forced increasingly onto the defensive, the need for fast-moving mobile forces lessened and the Wehrmacht required better protected and more powerfully armed tanks. After debacles against the T-34, Hitler and the Panzerwaffe were determined not to be unprepared again. The result of this determination was the production of the heaviest and largest tank to see combat during World War II, the Tiger II or Konigstiger (Kingtiger).

This title examines this formidable weapon, covering the problems and controversies surrounding its design and production as well as a detailed listing of every unit that was equipped with the Tiger II.

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Author:	Thomas L. Jentz, Hilary L. Doyle
Details:	48 pages, 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.16 in (24.5 x 18.5 x 0.4 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	photos and drawings (in b&w and color)
Language:	English
Publisher:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 1993)
Series:	New Vanguard (1)
ISBN:	9781855322820

Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B - Construction and Development

The Tiger Ausf. B combined the pros and cons of German tank design and construction. Ideas for the Tiger Ausf. B were based on previous designs and omitted excesses and disadvantages of earlier vehicles.

This is the tank that allows us to evaluate what the German tank industry achieved and what could have happened in future developments. The book deals with the background and development of the Tiger Ausf. B, production history and construction features, as well as evaluation of the captured vehicles by the Red Army during field testing.

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Author:	Alexander Volgin
Details:	236 pages, 11.6 x 8.25 in (29.5 x 21 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	324 b&w and color photos, drawings, profile illustrations
Language:	English
Publisher:	PeKo Publishing Kft. (HU, 2018)
ISBN:	9786155583131

Pershing vs Tiger : Germany 1945 (Osprey)

During the final battles on World War II's Western Front, the legendary German Tiger I heavy tank clashed with the brand-new M26 Pershing fielded by the United States. The Tiger I had earned a formidable reputation by the end of 1944, although its non-sloped armour and poor mobility meant it was being superseded by the Tiger II or 'King Tiger'.
While the Tiger I had been in the front lines since 1942, the US Pershing first entered combat in late February 1945, and more than 20 Pershings would see action before war's end.

This book examines the dramatic Tiger/Pershing duel at Elsdorf in Germany, and also assesses the clashes between German armour and the sole 'Super Pershing' deployed to Europe.
Featuring full-colour artwork, carefully chosen photographs and specially commissioned maps, this is the story of the first US heavy tanks in combat with the fearsome Tiger I during the last months of World War II in Europe.

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Author:	Steven J. Zaloga
Details:	80 pages, 9.8 x 7.3 x 0.31 in (25 x 18.5 x 0.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many photos and drawings in color
Language:	English
Publisher:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2017)
Series:	Duel (80)
ISBN:	9781472817167

The Porsche Tiger and Ferdinand Tank Destroyer

During the Second World War, Ferdinand Porsche's firm played an important role in designing military vehicles for the Wehrmacht. This work follows up on author Michael Fröhlich's book on Porsche's massive "Maus" tank and describes the firm's other armored-vehicle designs, with special emphasis on the VK 4501 (P) Tiger prototype and the "Ferdinand" tank destroyer.

VK 4501 was the designation for the prototypes competing to be what would become the Panzer VI "Tiger." Porsche's concept used a novel gasoline/electric hybrid power plant, but the Tiger contract eventually went to Henschel.

Through details on the Tiger trials at the Verskraft proving ground, readers will gain insight into the armament procurement process in the Third Reich. The hull/chassis design from VK 4501 (P) was later repurposed for a large tank destroyer named for the designer, "Ferdinand." These imposing vehicles saw combat on multiple fronts and were later renamed "Elefant."
Fröhlich's study, available in English for the first time, is grounded in original reports, manuals, and technical drawings.

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Author:	Michael Fröhlich
Details:	496 pages, 12 x 9.8 x 2.09 in (30.5 x 25 x 5.3 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	850+ b&w and color photos, drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2022)
ISBN:	9780764363511

Tiger I and Tiger II Tanks - German Army and Waffen-SS : Eastern Front 1944 (Tank Craft)

In spite of the relatively small numbers produced, the Tiger I and Tiger II tanks are arguably the most famous armoured fighting vehicles of the Second World War.
This book, the first in the TankCraft series, uses archive photos and extensively researched colour illustrations to examine the tanks and units of the German Army and Waffen-SS heavy panzer battalions that attempted to hold back the Red Army during 1944.

A large part of the book showcases available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales.
Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined providing everything the modeller needs to recreate an accurate representation of the tanks that fought from the snow covered fields of Byelorussia and the Ukraine, through the Baltic States and into Poland and Hungary.

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Author:	Dennis Oliver
Details:	64 pages, 11.6 x 8.25 in (29.5 x 21 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	200 b&w and color photos, drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	Pen & Sword Books Ltd (GB, 2016)
Series:	TankCraft
ISBN:	9781473885349

Tiger I Heavy Tank 1942-45 (Osprey)

Probably the most famous tank of the World War II, the Tiger I was originally conceived in 1941 in response to the German Army's experience in fighting British tanks and anti-tank guns in Western Europe and the North African desert. Following the invasion of Russia, the appearance of the Soviet T-34 and KW tanks lent a further impetus to the programme. The Tiger's power and performance on the battlefield is emphasised by tables of relevant performance throughout the book, which clearly show the battlefield survivability of the Tiger and its superiority to many allied tank designs.
This comprehensive and extremely detailed text is accompanied by a fine selection of black and white photographs showing the tank in use.

Contents: Introduction - Design and Development - Production History - Production Modifications - Firepower - Mobility - Battlefield Survivability - Operational History.

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Author:	Hilary L. Doyle, Thomas L. Jentz
Details:	48 pages, 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.16 in (24.5 x 18.5 x 0.4 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	photos and drawings (in b&w and color)
Language:	English
Publisher:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 1993)
Series:	New Vanguard (5)
ISBN:	9781855323377

Tiger I on the Battlefield

This book contains 105 contemporary photos of the German Tiger Ausf. E heavy tank over 112 pages. Text by Tiger expert Chris Brown.

Pages of the book "Tiger I on the Battlefield"

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Author:	Chris Brown
Details:	112 pages, 8.5 x 11.8 x 0.51 in (21.5 x 30 x 1.3 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	105 b&w photos
Language:	bilingual (English + Hungarian)
Publisher:	PeKo Publishing Kft. (HU, 2014)
Series:	World War Two Photobook Series (7)
ISBN:	9789638962362

Tiger Tanks at War - Combat history, archival photography, technical specifications and illustrations

The first prototype for the Tiger tank was set to be ready for Hitlers birthday on April 20, 1942. The Henschel Company, competing with Porsche, produced the superior model, and by August of that year the formidable Tiger - or Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger Ausf. H. - was in full production.

This book takes us behind the scenes with the Tiger tank, reviewing the full history, the design and mechanics, and the mixed record of this machine, which was designed to outgun its Russian counterparts. Military writer Michael Green offers a close-up account - accompanied by photographs, diagrams, and maps - of how the Tiger tank operated, how it was armed, and where it succeeded brilliantly, as well as where it failed miserably. His book fills a fascinating niche in the history of military technology, and of the impact of technology on history itself.

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Author:	James Brown, Michael Green
Details:	128 pages, 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.43 in (27 x 21 x 1.1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	20 b&w and 111 color photos, 10 drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	Motorbooks International (USA, 2008)
ISBN:	9780760331125

Tigers I and II : Germany's Most Feared Tanks of World War II (Legends of Warfare)

Germany's Tiger tank, whether in the form of the Tiger I or later Tiger II (King Tiger), was the most feared tank of WWII. Despite production totaling fewer than 2,000 units, its heavy armor, its power, and perhaps the even more powerful Nazi propaganda machine ensured that the Tiger remains well known over seven decades after last being on the battlefield.

Through more than 175 photos, this volume chronicles the design, development, and deployment of this famed German tank. Full-color photographs of rare surviving examples from around the globe augment carefully selected war-era photos in bringing this tank back to life.
Comprehensive tables reveal the details of performance and technical specifications of each variant. A concise, easy-to-read text and detailed photographic captions expose the secrets of this iconic tank.

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Author:	David Doyle
Details:	112 pages, 9.25 x 9.25 x 0.75 in (23.5 x 23.5 x 1.9 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	179 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2019)
Series:	Legends of Warfare
ISBN:	9780764358487

Tigers I and II and their Variants

Classic volume on the legendary Tiger series. Spielberger, a leading expert in the field of German military vehicles, and Doyle, who created the scale drawings, present the various Tiger varieties from all sides in this richly illustrated technical documentation.
As well as the Tiger I and II, also covered are: Jagdtiger, Elefant, Sturmmörser and other variants. The Tigerfibel is also included in full English translation. Over thirty years of intensive research have culminated in this volume.

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Author:	Walter J. Spielberger, Hilary L. Doyle
Details:	256 pages, 11.2 x 8.7 x 1.06 in (28.5 x 22 x 2.7 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w photos and drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2007)
Series:	Spielberger
ISBN:	9780764327803

Char Tigre 1 - Panzerkampfwagen VI Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger I

The German Tiger tank was the most formidable armored vehicle of the Second World War. Its invincibility was due to its powerful 88 mm gun and its thick armor.
This book sets out in detail the conditions of acquisition, possession and use of this powerful combat vehicle. The Tiger "131" of the Tank Museum of Bovington in the United Kingdom, the only Tiger I in the world to have been restored in working order, is the central subject of this book.

Pages of the book "Char Tigre 1 - Panzerkampfwagen VI Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger I"

The history of the Tiger is chronicled with a wealth of detailed photographs and text written by a team of Tank Museum specialists, from its birth, development and wartime production to the details of the recent complete disassembly and rebuilding of the "131" and its Maybach engine.
In addition to a unique account of the maintenance and operation of the Tank Museum's Tiger 131, the still vivid memories of German tankers reveal everything there is to know about the combat employment of this 57-ton giant.

French edition of the Haynes book "Tiger Manual".

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Author:	David Fletcher, David Willey, Mike Hayton
Details:	164 pages, 10.6 x 8.25 in (27 x 21 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	350 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2013)
ISBN:	9782726896594

Panzer VI Tiger und seine Abarten

Seldom has an armored vehicle stirred the emotions of experts and laymen as much as the "Tiger" of the German Wehrmacht. It was first and foremost a brilliant piece of technology that was groundbreaking in many respects.
The few "real" Tiger people still believe that the "Tiger" was the only usable armored vehicle. But the mighty battle tank also had its weaknesses, especially in the area of motorization.

Pages of the book "Panzer VI Tiger und seine Abarten"

Walter J. Spielberger and Hilary L. Doyle present the various "Tiger" versions from all sides in this richly illustrated technical documentation.

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Author:	Walter J. Spielberger, Hilary Louis Doyle
Details:	216 pages, 10.4 x 9.1 in (26.5 x 23 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	494 b&w and 95 drawings
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2020)
ISBN:	9783613043831

Der andere Tiger - Der Panzerkampfwagen Porsche Typ 101

Alarmed by the large, powerful T-34 tanks of the Soviets, the development of an even more powerful tank began: Ferdinand Porsche contributed a design to the development of the tank that would become the legendary Tiger, even though it had to give way to the robust Henschel Tiger during testing.

Pages of the book "Der andere Tiger - Der Panzerkampfwagen Porsche Typ 101"

Michael Fröhlich devotes himself to the legendary Porsche Tiger, with which the Wehrmacht intended to turn the tide of war. He writes in detail about the technology and development history, testing and whereabouts of this, on paper, best German armored vehicle of the Second World War.

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Author:	Michael Fröhlich
Details:	300 pages, 10.4 x 9.1 in (26.5 x 23 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	280 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2019)
ISBN:	9783613042131

Kampfpanzer Tiger - Geschichte, Technik, Erfahrungsberichte

The Tiger, one of the most famous tanks of the Second World War, is controversially assessed by experts. Military expert Thomas Anderson reconstructs the history and significance of the Tiger using original sources from the Federal Archives and the US National Archives. He analyses its weapon system, evaluates reports from the war and offers insightful comparisons with the enemy's vehicles. Guaranteed to be free of myths.

Contents:
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Europe 1941
- A new tank is created
- The German tank force before the war
- The German heavy tank: a difficult birth
- The decision
- Evolution: The Tiger Ausf. B
- The Tiger weapon system: mobility, firepower, tank protection
- Organization of the Tiger units
- Organizational structure of the heavy tank division
- Tiger in combat groups
- The Tiger in combat
- In action on the Eastern Front - winter 1942/43
- Use of the Tiger in North Africa
- Tiger in the East, the year 1943
- The year 1944
- The last months of the war
- After the operation
- Repairs
- Recovery

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Author:	Thomas Anderson
Details:	160 pages, 10.25 x 7.7 in (26 x 19.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	220 photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	GeraMond Verlag (D, 2017)
ISBN:	9783862457311

Panzerkampfwagen Tiger

In August 1942, the first eight Panzerkampfwagen VI from series production left the factory halls of Henschel & Sohn GmbH in Kassel. The "Tiger", a well-kept military secret until then, made its debut in the Second World War.
Just one year later, in the largest tank battle in history around Kursk, the legendary reputation of the "Tiger" was established. 146 Panzerkampfwagen of this type were involved in Operation "Citadel".
This volume shows the "Tiger" in the troops and in action. Another chapter is dedicated to the "King Tiger".

Lots of technical data and cross-section drawings. Detailed cross-section drawings of the ammunition used. Over 100 historical photos, including many rare archive photos.

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Author:	Wolfgang Fleischer, Horst Scheibert
Details:	144 pages, 12 x 8.5 in (30.5 x 21.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	100+ photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Dörfler Verlag GmbH (D, 2002)
ISBN:	9783895550515