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?

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!!!

12-09-09, 09:52 PM	#1
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,055 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?

12-21-09, 10:59 PM	#7
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: 25,055 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: 25,055 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?