Panzer book suggestions?

Dowly · 12-09-09, 09:52 PM

With the Christmas coming, I think I spoil myself abit and buy myself a present.

So, any suggestions for a good WWII german armor book? Preferably about StuG, but any will do. I dont mind technical stuff, aslong as it's not the main thing on the book.

Anyone read the Panzer Tactics? Any good?

Lieste · 12-10-09, 03:13 AM

I have a copy of Panzer Tactics - German Small-Unit Armor Tactics in World War II; Wolfgang Schneider, Stackpole Books.

While it isn't stuffed full of stuff you probably don't already know, it is all in one place, and quite an interesting picture of life in a tank unit in WW2. I bought it at nearly list price having had the opportunity to browse it for almost an hour 'off the shelf'.

Not terribly technical, concentrating more on 'what it is like' and 'how it is done' rather than mm, PS, kJ etc.

Dowly · 12-10-09, 07:27 AM

I checked some of the sample pages of it and it looked pretty cool.

Have you read the Panzer Ace (or commander cant remember, 2 books in the series) books? I've heard some good things about them.

nikimcbee · 12-10-09, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

With the Christmas coming, I think I spoil myself abit and buy myself a present.

So, any suggestions for a good WWII german armor book? Preferably about StuG, but any will do. I dont mind technical stuff, aslong as it's not the main thing on the book.

Anyone read the Panzer Tactics? Any good?

...and there's nothing wrong with that, just make sure the tag on it reads: To: Dowly From: Santa Claus

I have that book, and it's a pretty interesting book. It has some good maps, with unit formations. I suggest if you really want to get good at it, join the army and check the armor box.

Dowly · 12-17-09, 11:22 AM

Got my Panzer Tactics today and it's awesome.

Lots of pretty pictures to look at.

Lieste · 12-18-09, 03:33 PM

Glad you like it.

Torvald Von Mansee · 12-21-09, 10:59 PM

Panzer Commander, by Hans von Luck

CaptainNemo12 · 12-22-09, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Torvald Von Mansee

Panzer Commander, by Hans von Luck

I second that!

Oberon · 12-22-09, 01:01 PM

You've got Guderians book I take it Dowly?

Raptor1 · 12-22-09, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

You've got Guderians book I take it Dowly?

Achtung Panzer or his postwar account?

Oberon · 12-22-09, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor1

Achtung Panzer or his postwar account?

I believe the one I have is his post-war one, Panzer Leader.

Raptor1 · 12-22-09, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

I believe the one I have is his post-war one, Panzer Leader.

That would be the one.

Dowly · 12-22-09, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

You've got Guderians book I take it Dowly?

Nope, Panzer Tactics is my first books on tanks.

Torvald Von Mansee · 12-23-09, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainNemo12

I second that!

I think my favorite part was when he drew his sidearm on the AA unit C.O. and threatened to blow his brains out if he refused to improvise and adapt!!!

CaptHawkeye · 01-18-10, 12:43 AM

You should generally be picky about what "Panzer Books" you read. Since a lot of them were written by guys who were motivated by the myths and not by the reality.

First hand accounts are nice, but should be taken carefully. Sometimes guys who were never more than a Private during the war like to think and act like THEY should have been the Generals.

Generally economic and strategic themed books are the best. It's the inglorious facts that are the important ones, ultimately.

Hanz Von Luck's book was very good. Panzer Commander was interesting because Luck was more interested in telling his own story than wanking to any stupid notions or myths.

Guderian's books are good if you want to know how messy and disorganized German military leadership was. It's even better if you want to know why Hitler was the worst manager ever. Written by a guy who had to deal with the most childish dictator in the world every day. Among other things.

12-09-09, 09:52 PM	#1
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Panzer book suggestions? With the Christmas coming, I think I spoil myself abit and buy myself a present. So, any suggestions for a good WWII german armor book? Preferably about StuG, but any will do. I dont mind technical stuff, aslong as it's not the main thing on the book. Anyone read the Panzer Tactics? Any good?

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Torvald Von Mansee Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CA4528 Posts: 1,693 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Panzer Commander, by Hans von Luck __________________ "You may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you" - Leon Trotsky

12-10-09, 03:13 AM	#2
Lieste Soundman Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 142 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a copy of Panzer Tactics - German Small-Unit Armor Tactics in World War II; Wolfgang Schneider, Stackpole Books. While it isn't stuffed full of stuff you probably don't already know, it is all in one place, and quite an interesting picture of life in a tank unit in WW2. I bought it at nearly list price having had the opportunity to browse it for almost an hour 'off the shelf'. Not terribly technical, concentrating more on 'what it is like' and 'how it is done' rather than mm, PS, kJ etc.

12-10-09, 07:27 AM	#3
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I checked some of the sample pages of it and it looked pretty cool. Have you read the Panzer Ace (or commander cant remember, 2 books in the series) books? I've heard some good things about them.

12-17-09, 11:22 AM	#5
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Got my Panzer Tactics today and it's awesome. Lots of pretty pictures to look at.

12-18-09, 03:33 PM	#6
Lieste Soundman Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 142 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Glad you like it.

12-22-09, 01:01 PM	#9
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	You've got Guderians book I take it Dowly?

01-18-10, 12:43 AM	#15
CaptHawkeye Weps Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 354 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	You should generally be picky about what "Panzer Books" you read. Since a lot of them were written by guys who were motivated by the myths and not by the reality. First hand accounts are nice, but should be taken carefully. Sometimes guys who were never more than a Private during the war like to think and act like THEY should have been the Generals. Generally economic and strategic themed books are the best. It's the inglorious facts that are the important ones, ultimately. Hanz Von Luck's book was very good. Panzer Commander was interesting because Luck was more interested in telling his own story than wanking to any stupid notions or myths. Guderian's books are good if you want to know how messy and disorganized German military leadership was. It's even better if you want to know why Hitler was the worst manager ever. Written by a guy who had to deal with the most childish dictator in the world every day. Among other things.