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Pakwagen Sdkfz 234/3 and 234/4 Heavy Armoured Cars: German Army, Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe Units - Western and Eastern Fronts, 1944-1945 (in English)
Dennis Oliver
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Pen & Sword Military
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Pakwagen Sdkfz 234/3 and 234/4 Heavy Armoured Cars: German Army, Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe Units - Western and Eastern Fronts, 1944-1945 (in English) - Oliver, Dennis
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Synopsis "Pakwagen Sdkfz 234/3 and 234/4 Heavy Armoured Cars: German Army, Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe Units - Western and Eastern Fronts, 1944-1945 (in English)"
"...squeezes a lot of useful information into a modest 64 pages and is a useful addition to any library of German armored cars." -- War WheelsExperience in the Polish and French campaigns had convinced the German high command of the value of fast-moving, armed reconnaissance vehicles. But it was realized that many of the early designs were too lightly-armed and development of a heavy eight-wheeled prototype resulted in the Sdkfz 234 series of armored cars, the first of which entered service in late 1943. Built by the firm of Büssing-NAG, these sturdy and reliable vehicles were gradually up-armed and served in the infantry support role and eventually as tank killers, largely as the result of Hitler's desperation to arm as many vehicles as possible with anti-tank weapons. Drawing on official documentation and unit histories, Dennis investigates the formations that operated these vehicles and uses archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations to examine the markings, camouflage and technical aspects of the Sdkfz 234/2, 234/3 and 234/4 armored cars that served on the Western and Eastern Fronts in the last months of the war. A key section of his book displays available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined, providing everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of these historic vehicles.
