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Selten hat ein Panzerfahrzeug die Gemüter von Fachleuten und Laien in einer solchen Weise erregt, wie der "Tiger" der Deutschen Wehrmacht. Dabei war er in erster Linie ein brillantes Stück Technik, das in vielerlei Hinsicht wegweisend war. Die nur noch wenigen "echten" Tigerleute sind heute noch überzeugt, dass der "Tiger" das einzige brauchbare Panzerfahrzeug war. Doch der mächtige Kampfpanzer hatte auch seine Schwächen, vor allem Im Bereich der Motorisierung. Walter J. Spielberger und Hilary L. Doyle stellen in dieser reich bebilderten technischen Dokumentation die verschiedenen "Tiger"-Ausführungen von allen Seiten vor.
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.
Auteur:
Walter J. Spielberger, Hilary L. Doyle
Uitvoering:
256 blz, 28.5 x 22 x 2.7 cm, hardcover
Illustraties:
rijk geïllustreerd met zwart-wit foto's en tekeningen
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.
Auteur:
Thomas L. Jentz, Hilary L. Doyle
Uitvoering:
192 blz, 31 x 23.5 x 2 cm, hardcover
Illustraties:
160 z/w foto's, 151 tekeningen
Uitgever:
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 1998)
EAN:
9780764310386
Germany's Tiger Tanks (1) - D.W. to Tiger I - Design, Production & Modifications
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.
Auteur:
Thomas L. Jentz, Hilary L. Doyle
Uitvoering:
176 blz, 31 x 23.5 x 2 cm, hardcover
Illustraties:
260 illustraties
Uitgever:
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 1998)
EAN:
9780764302244
Germany's Tiger Tanks (2) - VK 45.02 to Tiger II - Design, Production & Modifications
Germany's Tiger Tanks (3) - Tiger I & Tiger II - Combat Tactics
This volume covers the complete combat history of the Tigers I and II, and includes the operational characteristics, organization, tactics, issue to combat units operational strength reports, and after-action-accounts. Over twenty years of intensive research went into finding the original documents needed to create this new history on the development, characteristics, and tactical capabilities of the Tiger series.
Auteur:
Thomas L. Jentz
Uitvoering:
176 blz, 31 x 23.5 x 2.2 cm, hardcover
Illustraties:
130 z/w foto's
Uitgever:
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 1998)
EAN:
9780764302251
Germany's Tiger Tanks (3) - Tiger I & Tiger II - Combat Tactics
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.
Auteur:
David Doyle
Uitvoering:
112 blz, 23.5 x 23.5 x 1.9 cm, hardcover
Illustraties:
179 z/w- en kleurenfoto's
Uitgever:
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2019)
Serie:
Legends of Warfare
EAN:
9780764358487
Tigers I and II : Germany's Most Feared Tanks of World War II
Char Tigre 1 - Panzerkampfwagen VI Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger I
Le char Tigre allemand fut le plus redoutable blindé de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Son invincibilité tenait à son puissant canon de 88 mm et à sa cuirasse épaisse. Cet ouvrage expose avec précision les conditions d'acquisition, de détention et d'utilisation de ce puissant engin de combat. Le Tigre "131" du Tank Museum de Bovington au Royaume-Uni, seul Tigre I au monde à avoir été restauré en ordre de marche, constitue le sujet central de cet ouvrage.
L'historique du Tigre est rapporté avec une abondance de photographies de détail et un texte rédigé par une équipe de spécialistes du Tank Museum, depuis sa naissance, son développement et sa production en temps de guerre jusqu'aux détails du récent démontage complet et de la reconstruction du "131" et de son moteur Maybach. Outre un exposé unique de l'entretien et de la conduite du Tigre 131 du Tank Museum, les souvenirs encore très vifs de tankistes allemands révèlent tout de ce qu'il faut savoir de l'emploi au combat.de ce géant de 57 tonnes.
Auteur:
David Fletcher, David Willey, Mike Hayton
Uitvoering:
164 blz, 27 x 21 cm, hardcover
Illustraties:
350 z/w- en kleurenfoto's
Uitgever:
ETAI (F, 2013)
EAN:
9782726896594
Char Tigre 1 - Panzerkampfwagen VI Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger I
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 easily the most famous tank ever produced.
Contents: Chapter 1: The origins of the Panzerwaffe Chapter 2: Design and development: From the prototype to the final model detailing the VK 3001(H), VK 3001(P), VK 4501 (P) and finally the VK 3601(H) which was selected and placed into production by Henschel Chapter 3: Tiger 1 (SdKfz 181) in service on the battlefield Chapter 4: Tiger Variants - The Sturmmörser, ‘in field' modifications of Tiger tanks, Demolition, Mine-clearance Tigers and the Bergepanzer Chapter 5: Development of the Tiger 2 (SdKfz 182) KönigsTiger Chapter 6: The Tiger 2 in service on the battlefield Chapter 7: The Tiger 2 Variant the Jagdpanzer IV (SdKfz 186) Jagdtiger Chapter 8: Mechanical Details: engines, gearboxes, transmission, tracks Chapter 9: Armour, Armament and Ammunition Chapter 10: Interior details Chapter 11: Restoration of a Tiger Chapter 12: Panzer Divisions and Battalions equipped and deployed with Tiger tanks Appendices: Full specifications and production data, location and condition of preserved Tigers, Tiger Aces (Wittman, Knispel, Schroif, Carius and Bolter), Panzerwaffe badges.
Auteur:
Thomas Anderson
Uitvoering:
256 blz, 25 x 20 x 2.6 cm, hardcover
Illustraties:
rijk geïllustreerd met foto's en tekeningen, in zwart-wit en kleur
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.
Der Tiger, einer der bekanntesten Panzer des Zweiten Weltkriegs, wird von Experten kontrovers bewertet. Der Militärexperte Thomas Anderson rekonstruiert anhand von Originalquellen des Bundesarchivs und des US-Nationalarchivs Geschichte und Bedeutung des Tigers. Er analysiert dessen Waffensystem, wertet Erfahrungsberichte der Kriegszeit aus und bietet aufschlussreiche Vergleiche mit den Fahrzeugen der Gegner. Garantiert frei von Legendenbildung.
Inhalt: - Vorwort - Einleitung - Europa 1941 - Ein neuer Panzer entsteht - Die deutsche Panzertruppe vor dem Krieg - Der deutsche schwere Panzer: eine schwere Geburt - Die Entscheidung - Evolution: Der Tiger Ausf. B - Das Waffensystem Tiger: Beweglichkeit, Feuerkraft, Panzerschutz - Organisation der Tiger-Einheiten - Organisationsstruktur der schweren Panzerabteilung - Tiger in Kampfgruppen - Der Tiger im Gefecht - Im Einsatz an der Ostfront - Winter 1942/43 - Einsatz der Tiger in Nordafrika - Tiger im Osten, das Jahr 1943 - Das Jahr 1944 - Die letzten Kriegsmonate - Nach dem Einsatz - Instandsetzung - Bergung
Im August 1942 verließen die ersten acht Panzerkampfwagen VI aus der Serienproduktion die Werkhallen der Firma Henschel & Sohn GmbH in Kassel. Der "Tiger", ein bis dahin wohlbehütetes militärisches Geheimnis, hatte sein Debüt im Zweiten Weltkrieg. Bereits ein Jahr später, in der größten Panzerschlacht der Geschichte um Kursk, wurde der legendäre Ruf des "Tiger" begründet. 146 Panzerkampfwagen dieses Typs waren an der Operation "Zitadelle" beteiligt. Der vorliegende Band zeigt den "Tiger" in der Truppe und im Einsatz. Ein weiteres Kapitel ist dem "Königstiger" gewidmet.
Viele technische Daten und Schnittzeichnungen. Detaillierte Schnittzeichnungen der verwendeten Munition. Über 100 historische Fotos, darunter viele seltene Archivaufnahmen.
Tiger Tank - History, Design, Specifications, Combat Performance
The Tiger was the biggest and most powerful tank the world had seen when it first appeared in 1942. It could be a terrifying machine to the enemy when it was employed by commanders who understood its strengths and weaknesses. However, its virtues were often squandered.
With a limited range of operation thanks to its massive fuel consumption and prone to mechanical failure, it was never suitable for deep penetration of enemy positions, as was seen at Kursk. It was also defeated in mountainous terrain in Italy and Tunisia.
"Tiger Tank" traces the Tiger's history from the strategic requirements that created it, the technology that made it, to the conflicts that tested it. The book analyses the tactical doctrines that determined how it was deployed and examines how successful these were when the Tiger saw combat from Russia in 1942 to Berlin in 1945.
Specification tables provide manufacturing details, while comparative tables allow the reader to make at-a-glance assessments of how the Tiger matched its rivals. Authoritatively written and featuring 70 colour and black-&-white photographs, fully annotated colour cutaway and three-view profile artworks, "Tiger Tank" tells the story of World War II's most powerful tank.
Auteur:
Roger Ford
Uitvoering:
96 blz, 28.5 x 21.5 x 0.9 cm, softcover
Illustraties:
70 z/w- en kleurenfoto's, 70 tekeningen
Uitgever:
Amber Books Ltd (GB, 2018)
EAN:
9781782746812
Tiger Tank - History, Design, Specifications, Combat Performance
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.
Auteur:
Alexander Volgin
Uitvoering:
236 blz, 29.5 x 21 cm, hardcover
Illustraties:
324 z/w- en kleurenfoto's, tekeningen, profieltekeningen
Uitgever:
PeKo Publishing Kft. (HU, 2018)
EAN:
9786155583131
Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B - Construction and Development
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.
Auteur:
Hilary L. Doyle, Thomas L. Jentz
Uitvoering:
48 blz, 24.5 x 18.5 x 0.4 cm, softcover
Illustraties:
Rijk geïllustreerd met foto's en tekeningen (z/w en kleur)
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.
Auteur:
Thomas L. Jentz, Hilary L. Doyle
Uitvoering:
48 blz, 24.5 x 18.5 x 0.4 cm, softcover
Illustraties:
Rijk geïllustreerd met foto's en tekeningen (z/w en kleur)
Der andere Tiger - Der Panzerkampfwagen Porsche Typ 101
Aufgeschreckt von den grossen, schlagkräftigen T-34-Panzern der Sowjets begann die Entwicklung eines noch schlagkräftigeren Panzers: Ferdinand Porsche beteiligte sich mit einem Entwurf an der Entwicklung des Panzers, der zum legendären Tiger werden sollte, auch wenn dieser in der Erprobung dem robusten Henschel-Tiger weichen musste.
Michael Fröhlich widmet sich dem sagenumwobenen Porsche-Tiger, mit dem die Wehrmacht beabsichtigte, das Kriegsglück zu wenden. Detailliert schreibt er über Technik und Entwicklungsgeschichte, Erprobung und Verbleib dieses auf dem Papier besten deutschen Panzerfahrzeugs des Zweiten Weltkriegs.
Auteur:
Michael Fröhlich
Uitvoering:
300 blz, 26.5 x 23 cm, hardcover
Illustraties:
280 z/w- en kleurenfoto's
Uitgever:
Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2019)
EAN:
9783613042131
Der andere Tiger - Der Panzerkampfwagen Porsche Typ 101
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.