SdKfz.000 - Page 311 - NET-MAQUETTES

Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	25
ISBN	9781855328464
Author	Bruce Culver
Illustrator	Jim Laurier

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «SdKfz 251 Half-Track 1939–45 – NEW VANGUARD 25» .

Following in the best traditions of German ingenuity in design and construction of armoured vehicles, the SdKfz 251 firmly realised the concept of a competent cross-country tactical vehicle for armoured infantry units. So successful was this half-track that not only did a modified version of it remain in use with Czech forces well into the 1980s but also, ironically, the armoured infantry tactics that the Germans pioneered with it were adopted by Allied forces in the Second World War and helped them to achieve the eventual defeat of Germany. This book covers the genesis and development of the SdKfz 251, and details the numerous modifications and variations that sprang from combat experience.

Source: Osprey Publishing

Continue reading →

Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	22
ISBN	9781855324763
Author	Hilary Doyle Tom Jentz
Illustrator	Mike Badrocke

Un livre signé Osprey Publishing le livre «Panther Variants 1942–45 – NEW VANGUARD 22» .

The Panther Medium Tank was produced as a direct result of early experiences with the revolutionary Soviet T-34/76. Designers and military experts combined to produce a number of variations to provide armoured support for the many branches of the German army. Whether acting as a command communications vehicle, involved in mobile air defence as a flakpanzer, a Panzer division recovery vehicle, or utilising the turret as a static defence system, the Panther in its many forms was the mainstay of Germany’s plan to keep her enemies at bay on two fronts. This book, the product of 25 years of research, examines the numerous Panther variants in detail.

Source: Osprey Publishing

Continue reading →

Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	20
ISBN	9781855325357
Author	Steven J Zaloga
Illustrator	Peter Sarson

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «T-34-85 Medium Tank 1944–94 – NEW VANGUARD 20» .

The T-34-85 tank is one of those rare weapons that have remained in service for more than half a century. First introduced in 1944, it has seen combat in nearly every corner of the globe. Steven Zaloga and Jim Kinnear look at this long-serving tank at length. Although long obsolete in Europe, it has proven a reliable and potent weapon in many Third World conflicts, and is still in service with more than a dozen armies around the world.

Source: Osprey Publishing

Continue reading →

Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	19
ISBN	9781855325371
Authors	Hilary Doyle Tom Jentz
Illustrator	Peter Sarson

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «Sturmgeschütz III Assault Gun 1940–42 – NEW VANGUARD 19» .

The workhorse of the German Army that swept across Poland, France and Russia, the Sturmgeschütz III saw service in all theatres of World War II, both in an infantry support role and as a tank destroyer. Cheaper and quicker to produce than a tank, the assault gun proved a remarkably effective weapon. Its design and development, production, capabilities and operational history are all closely examined, as is its tactical employment and organisation into units. This book uses original German combat and experience reports to show how the Sturmgeschütz fared in action, whilst also providing information on both retrofitted and production modifications.

Source: Osprey Publishing

Continue reading →

Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	17

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «KV-1 & 2 Heavy Tanks 1939–45 – NEW VANGUARD 17»

Named after Klimenti Voroshilov, the People’s Commissar for Defence, the KVs proved a nasty surprise for German tank crews during the early days of Operation Barbarossa. Although slow, they were extremely heavily armoured. This volume examines the transition from multi-turreted tanks to heavy single-turret vehicles, consisting of the KV-1 and 2, and the increased favour given to the heavy single-turret after the Germans began to develop ammunition capable of penetrating even the thickest armour, whilst detailing the design, development and operational history of the Soviet Union’s monstrous KV series of tanks.

Source: Osprey Publishing

Continue reading →

Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	15
ISBN	9781855325470
Author	Hilary Doyle
Illustrators	Tom Jentz Peter Sarson

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «Flammpanzer German Flamethrowers 1941–45 – NEW VANGUARD 15» .

The first attempt at mounting a flamethrower in a German tank was not the result of an engineering design process but rather occurred as a field expedient, when German troops involved in the Spanish Civil War mounted small back-pack flamethrowers on their PzKpfw Is. The German authorities took up this idea and from early 1939 began to design a flamethrowing tank based on the Panzer II. This was the first in a long line of German tanks to be equipped with flamethrowers. During World War II versions of the Panzer III, Sturmgeschütz and half-track were all given flamethrowers. This book examines their development, weapons and operational use, often using original German combat reports

Source: osprey

Continue reading →

Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	14
ISBN	9781855325128
Author	David Fletcher

A book signed Osprey Publishing the magazine «Crusader and Covenanter Cruiser Tanks 1939–45 – NEW VANGUARD 14» .

The Covenanter (which never saw active service) and Crusader Cruiser tanks were developed between 1939 and 1940. The Crusader first saw action in the North African desert in June 1941: its speed and sleek design made it a hard target to hit, and the tank was well-respected by the Afrikakorps for its velocity in combat. But its hurried development prior to World War II also made it prone to mechanical failure. This book examines the Covenanter and the many variants of the Crusader tank, detailing the designs, developments and disappointments of these infamous World War II tanks.

Source: Crusader and Covenanter Cruiser Tanks sur Osprey

Continue reading →

Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	12
ISBN	9781855324336
Author	Steven J Zaloga
Illustrator	Peter Sarson

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «BMP Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1967–94 – NEW VANGUARD 12» .

The Russian BMP infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) was one of the most significant innovations in infantry tactics in the latter half of the 20th century. Built in response to the threat of nuclear warfare, it was the world’s first IFV, providing the infantry squad with unprecedented firepower, mobility and protection. With over 55,000 manufactured since 1966, the BMP is also numerically one of the most important armoured vehicles ever built. This richly illustrated book examines the development and design of the BMP, detailing its armaments, performance in combat and variants.

Source: Osprey

Continue reading →

Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	10
ISBN	9781855323797
Author	Christopher Foss
Illustrator	Peter Sarson

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «Warrior Mechanised Combat Vehicle 1987–94 – NEW VANGUARD 10» .

The Warrior has been an important component of the British Army since the first production example was handed over in May 1987. It has seen action in many parts of the globe and the British Army alone uses eight different specialised versions of the vehicle, while Desert and Arctic Warriors are also produced for countries with extreme climates. In this authoritative text Christopher Foss examines the development and operational life of the Warrior, the British army’s most modern armoured personnel carrier, and its many variants, focussing on its role in ‘Desert Storm’ and other campaigns.

Source: Osprey Publishing

Continue reading →

Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	08
ISBN	9781855324572
Author	David Fletcher
Illustrator	Peter Sarson

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «Matilda Infantry Tank 1938–45 – NEW VANGUARD 08» .

The Matilda was the principal British infantry tank in the early years of World War II. It served with the BEF in France and later in North Africa, where it earned the title ‘Queen of the Desert’. Outclassed by increasingly powerful German anti-tank weapons, it still remained a power in the South-East Pacific, and was kept in service until the end of the war by Australian forces. In this title, David Fletcher deals with Marks I to V. Development and operational history are discussed, along with service in other countries, including Germany and Russia. Numerous variants are also covered, including the prototype ‘Hedgehog’ bunker-busting weapon.