Wehrmacht Panzer Divisions 1939-45

This is a great book if you want a basic summary of the actions of each panzer division throughout the war (with the exception of SS panzer divisions). For example, you can find out the exact tank strength (divided by type, such as 34 Panzer Is, 68 Panzer IIs, etc.) of the 7th Panzer Division as it invaded France in May of 1940, as well as the different types of tanks in its inventory, and the type of combat it was involved in. Nearly each page is complete with full color illustrations (profile views of tanks). Each tank pictured is accompanied by a chart which includes the number of crew, weight, length, speed, and other specifications. The book also discusses and features pictures of various types of assault guns, tank destroyers, and armored cars employed by the panzer divisions. This publication is, much as the title of the book states, essential for anyone who wants a quick guide to the panzer divisions of WWII. By the way, reviewer mcl173 "Mike" was wrong when he said the book made an error on page 12. The tank pictured IS a panzer III. If he had bothered to read to page 44 of the book, he would have discovered that the tank is a Panzer III Ausf D1, which had eight road wheels.

This was a great book for modelers, like myself. Most of the pictures in the book are wonderfully drawn color pictures of the various AFV of the Wehrmacht. They give brief write ups of the major actions that each division participated in. The books give basic characteristics for each AFV (length, hieght, weight, etc). This is a great source for those looking to find a color scheme for their model panzers (or other AFVs). This is a must have for any German AFV modeler.

Visual guides to German divisions are scarce and this is the best to date. It is hard to get a sense of the inherent power of a WW 2 division with out charts showing actual vehicles etc. This book is highly recommended and now needs a companion volume for Waffen SS/LW Panzer units and a further volume on Panzergrenadier divisions. Bring them on!!

This book is an absolute must for the researcher looking for the hardest to find division markings and camouflage paint schemes. Modellers will enjoy this book also for building thier creations depicting these armored fighting vehicles. A brief history of each division is included also, highly recommended and enjoy!! - Kevin

This new release is a very detailed, although perhaps not comprehensive, visual guide to tank colors and markings for most of the regular Army tank units of WWII. Every page greets you with eye candy of many nicely done images of tanks and support vehicles for the German tank divisions of the war. In addition, the unit hierarchy is included. This book should find a wide audience with wargamers, modelers and historians alike. My hopes are that the same publisher will release a companion volume detailing the Waffen SS units of the war. Perhaps a 3rd volume can cover the rest, such as Luftwaffe field divisions and other special units. A+++ to the author and publisher for a beautiful piece of work.