Panzer Tracts No. 3-3 - Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf.J, L, M, und N development and production from 1941 to 1943

scheduled to be available 15 April 2009

Now for the first time the defining features of each Ausfuehrung of the Pz.Kpfw.III have been correctly identified and when significant modifications were introduced correctly sorted out. This has been made possible by over 39 years of research in private and public archives, chassis number analysis, and the assistance of friends sharing rare photos of Pz.Kpfw.III with legible chassis numbers. Hundreds of hours were spent precisely measuring surviving Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.J, L, M, and N components and over two thousand hours were spent in creating detailed as-built drawings. We have selected the unique approach of using 1/10th scale drawings to illustrate the smallest details, while six view (including right side and belly) 1/35th scale drawings are still used for the complete Pz.Kpfw.III. In accordance with our high standards, the text and data are based solely on primary sources. Over 120 scale drawings and 72 photos illustrate this 88 page book.

Panzer Tracts No. 22-1 - leichter Zugkraftwagen 1 t (Sd.Kfz.10) - Ausf.A und B and Variants development and production from 1935 to 1945

scheduled to be available 15 April 2009

Now for the first time the design evolution of the le.Zgkw. 1 t (Sd.Kfz.10) has been correctly sorted out; starting with three Liliput models then two different D 6 models and finally the Ausf.A and B of the D 7 . Hundreds of hours were spent precisely measuring surviving le.Zgkw.1 t (Sd.Kfz.10) and associated components and over a thousand hours were spent in creating detailed drawings of the basic le.Zgkw.1 t (Sd.Kfz.10) produced in 1939, 1940, and 1942 as well as the associated variants Gasspuererkw. (Sd.Kfz.10/1), le.Entgiftungskw. (Sd.Kfz.10/2), Sfl. (Sd.Kfz.10/4) fuer 2 cm Flak 30 produced in 1939 and 1940, and Sfl. (Sd.Kfz.10/5) fuer 2 cm Flak 38 produced in 1942 and 1944. This book is also loaded with new information on the history, production, unit organization, and wartime reports. In accordance with our high standards, the text and data are based solely on primary sources. Over 67 scale drawings and 65 photos illustrate this 64 page book.

Panzer Tracts No. 2-1 - Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf.a/1 to C development and production from 1934 to 1940

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Now for the first time the design evolution of the Pz.Kpfw.II has been correctly sorted out and the characteristics of each Ausfuehrung (model) correctly identified. This has been made possible by over 38 years of research in private and public archives, chassis number analysis, and the assistance of friends sharing rare photos of Pz.Kpfw.II with legible chassis numbers. Hundreds of hours were spent precisely measuring surviving Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.c, A, B, and C components and over a thousand hours were spent in creating detailed as-built drawings. This book is also loaded with new information on the history, production, unit organization, tactics, and wartime after-action reports from front-line units. In accordance with our high standards, the text and data are based solely on primary sources. Over 70 scale drawings and 75 photos illustrate this 76 page book.

Panzer Tracts No. 6-3 - Schwere-Panzerkampfwagen Maus and E 100 development and production from 1942 to 1945

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Thanks to the School of Tank Technology, Krupp’s correspondence and meeting notes survived to provide us with a detailed insider view of the development of the Maus and the associated TIger-Maus (later renamed E 100) projects. Since the rigid procurement system had broken down, anyone attending the next project meeting could add novel ideas as requirements such as remotely controlled flamethrowers and a 2 cm anti-aircraft gun in the turret. Thanks to a private collector, the detailed large-scale component drawings created by Porsche and Krupp for the Maus survived and were used to create the new scale drawings of the Maus. Pure chance also preserved the drawings, notes, and photographs that made it possible for us to create new drawings of the E 100 with a turret designed by Krupp in 1944. In accordance with our high standards, the text and data are based solely on primary sources. 62 clean/rare photos and 67 scale drawings illustrate this 72 page book.

Panzer Tracts No. 3-2 - Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf.E, F, G, und H development and production from 1938 to 1941

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38 years of digging out original records in public and private archives and hundreds of visits to museums were spent in creating this penultimate history of a winner - the Panzerkampfwagen III variants used to win the 1939 to 1941 campaigns. Survivors were accurately measured in detail and drawn at full scale to create as-built drawings for the first time - accurate to the same tight tolerances demanded of the original assembly firms. Thousands of hours went into sorting out the defining features for each Ausfuehrung as well as when significant modifications were introduced. We have selected the unique approach of using 1/10th scale drawings to illustrate the smallest details, while six-view (including right side and belly) 1/35th scale drawings are still used for the complete Pz.Kpfw.III. Over 120 clean/rare photos and drawings illustrate this 84 page book.

Panzer Tracts No. 18 - Panzerkampwagen 38 (t) Ausf.A to G and S Production, Modification, and Operational History from 1939 to 1942

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Now for the first time, we have compiled an accurate record of the features of each Pz.kpfw.38(t) Ausfuehrung. The correct pieces of the puzzle were found through a lot of hard work, research trips to measure and study the survivors, close attention to detail, and help from friends. Over one thousand hours were spent carefully measuring and drawing all the details of surviving Pz.Kpfw.38(t) chassis and turrets to create accurate four-view drawings of the Ausf.B, C, D, E, F, and S and six-view drawings of the Ausf.A and G. Extra efforts were also expended to draw details on the chassis and belly. As is our high standard, Panzer Tracts are based solely on the content of primary source documents. The real value of the Pz.Kpfw.38(t) can be learned by reading the experience reports written by unit commanders close to the time when the actions occurred. This 76 page book is illustrated with 50 drawings and 67 clean/rare photos with captions that correctly identify the external characteristics of each Ausfuehrung.

Panzer Tracts No. 19-1 - Beute-Panzerkampfwagen - Czech, Polish, and French Tanks captured from 1939 to 1940

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Thanks to the efforts of Werner Regenberg in concentrating his 30 year research career on Beute-Panzer used by the German army in WWII, this book is loaded with new information on the history, organizational structure, unit strength, tactics, and types of Beute-Panzer issued to each unit. Having contacted veterans from practically every Beute-Panzer unit, Werner Regenberg has compiled a massive archive of original documents and photographs directly linked to each unit. Photos with unique unit markings have been included for most major and representative minor units with captions that correctly identify the Beute-Panzer units. In accordance with our high standards, the text and data are based solely on primary sources. The real value of the Beute-Panzer can be learned by reading the translated experience reports written by unit commanders close to the time when the actions occurred. Over 70 clean/rare photos illustrate this 60 page book.

Panzer Tracts No. 3-1 - Panzerkampwagen III Ausf.A, B, C, und D development and production from 1934 to 1938 plus the Leichttraktor and Krupp’s M.K.A.

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Now for the first time, we have compiled an accurate account of Germany’s prewar development of the Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.A to D and the predecessor Leichttraktor based solely on primary source documents created by those who designed, produced, and employed the Panzers. The real history of Krupp’s M.K.A. has been included to dispel the erroneous belief that this export tank was a predecessor to the Pz.Kpfw.III. Even though a survivor hasn’t been found to date, component drawings from manuals could be precisely fitted together to create for the first time accurate four-view drawings of the Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.D and side views of the Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.A, B, and C. This 72 page book is illustrated with 19 drawings and 66 clean/rare photos with captions that correctly identify the external characteristics of each Ausfuehrung, including the five Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.D with Ausf.B turrets.

Panzer Tracts No. 15-3 - mittlere Schuetzenpanzerwagen (Sd.Kfz.251) Ausf.C & D - History of Production, Variants, Organization, and Employment in Action from 1943 to 1945

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Hundreds of hours were spent precisely measuring surviving m.S.P.W. (Sd.Kfz.251) Ausf.D and the associated components and thousands of hours were spent in creating detailed as-built drawings of the Sd.Kfz.251/1, 251/2, 251/7, 251/8, 251/9, 251/10, 251/16, 251/21, and 251/22. In order to reveal details normally hidden in four-view drawings and photographs, drawings of the weapons (s.M.G., 8 cm Gr.W., 3.7 cm Pak, 7.5 cm K.37, 7.5 cm K.51, and 1.5 cm and 2 cm Drilling) and other equipment are printed in larger 1/20th scale on separate pages. This book is also loaded with new information on the history, production, unit organization, tactics, and wartime reports from front-line units. In accordance with our high standards, the text and data are based solely on primary sources. Over 110 scale drawings and 45 photos illustrate this 80 page book.

Panzer Tracts No. 5-4 - Panzerkampwagen Panther II and Panther Ausf.F

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We spent hundreds of hours accurately measuring the surviving Panther II chassis and the Schmalturm and over a thousand hours drawing at full-scale to create as-built drawings for the first time - accurate to the same tight tolerances demanded of the original assembly firms. Extensive measurement of the Panther II chassis prove that its design is completely different than the Panther Ausf.F chassis. We have selected the unique approach of using 1/10th scale drawings to illustrate the smallest details, while six-view (including right side and belly) 1/35th scale drawings are still used for the complete Panther. We also created “flat-plane” drawings of many components to assist modelers in making accurate parts that would be hard to replicate if only drawn at the angle in which they are actually mounted. This book also includes the development history of these rare Panther variants. This 56 page book is heavily illustrated with over 130 scale drawings and 15 clear/rare large-format photos.

Panzer Tracts No. 15-1 - leichter Schuetzenpanzerwagen (Sd.Kfz.250) Ausf.A & B - History of Production, Variants, Organization, and Employment in Action from 1940 to 1945

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Now for the first time the design evolution of the le.S.P.W. (Sd.Kfz.250) has been correctly sorted out; starting with the 0-Serie, then the Ausf.A with Panzeraufbau Sd.Kfz.250/Z and Sd.Kfz. 250E, and finally the Ausf.B with both riveted and welded Panzerwanne. Hundreds of hours were spent precisely measuring surviving le.S.P.W. (Sd.Kfz.250) and the associated components and over a thousand hour were spent in creating detailed as-built drawings of the four different Grundfahrzeuge as well as the Sd.Kfz.250/1, 250/3, 250/5, 250/8, 250/9, and 250/10. Drawings of some components and weapons have been included to reveal details normally hidden in four-view drawings and photographs. This book is also loaded with new information on the history, production, unit organization, tactics, and wartime reports from front-line units. In accordance with our high standards, the text and data are based solely on primary sources. Over 75 scale drawings and 70 photos illustrate this 84 page book.

Panzer Tracts No. 19-2 - Beute-Panzerkampfwagen - British, American, Russian, and Italian Tanks captured from 1940 to 1945

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Thanks to the efforts of Werner Regenberg in concentrating his 30 year research career on Beute-Panzer used by the German army in WWII, this book is loaded with new information on the history, organizational structure, unit strength, tactics, and types of Beute-Panzer issued to each unit. Having contacted veterans from practically every Beute-Panzer unit, Werner Regenberg has compiled a massive archive of original documents and photographs directly linked to each unit. Photos with unique unit markings have been included for representative units with captions that correctly identify the Beute-Panzer units. In accordance with our high standards, the text and data are based solely on primary sources. The real value of the Beute-Panzer can be learned by reading the translated wartime reports written by unit commanders close to the time when the actions occurred. 70 clean/rare photos illustrate this 60 page book.

Panzer Tracts No. 7-3 - Panzerjaeger (7.5 cm Pak 40/4 to 8.8 cm Waffentraeger) - development and employment from 1939 to 1942

In our 37-year search for original records (created by those responsible for the designing, producing, and using these Panzerjaeger), we have uncovered the real facts on their names (and correct nicknames), production, modification, issue, organization, and frontline employment. The translated after-action reports provide a true understanding of their combat value and the appropriate tactics needed for these thinly armored, open-topped Panzerjaeger to be successful. Hundreds of research hours went into accurately measuring survivors and finding previously unnoticed modifications. This book features new ultra-accurate, as-built 1/35th scale drawings of the 7.5 cm Pak 40/4 auf RSO, Panzerjaeger “Hornisse/Nashorn”, and 8.8 cm Steyr-Waffentraeger. This 80 page book is heavily illustrated with 21 scale drawings and 73 clear/rare large-format photos.

Panzer Tracts No. 9-3 - “Jagdpanther” - Panzerjaeger Panther (8.8 cm Pak) (Sd.Kfz.173) Ausf.G1 und G2

We spent hundreds of hours accurately measuring survivors and over a thousand hours drawing at full-scale to create as-built drawings for the first time - accurate to the same tight tolerances demanded of the original assembly firms. Hundreds of research hours went into finding the numerous previously unnoticed modifications. Therefore, we have selected the unique approach of using 1/10th scale drawings to illustrate the smallest details, while six-view (including right side and belly) 1/35th scale drawings are still used for the complete Jagdpanther. We also created “flat-plane” drawings of many components to aid modelers make accurate parts that are hard to replicate when only drawn at angle. This book is also loaded with information on the development history, production, unit organization, issue, tactics, and wartime reports from front-line units. This 92 page book is heavily illustrated with over 200 scale drawings and 45 clear/rare large-format photos.

Panzer Tracts No. 15-2 - mittlere Schuetzenpanzerwagen (Sd.Kfz.251)

History of Variants, Production, Organization, Issue, Tactics, and Employment in Action from 1939 to 1942 - A trip was made to the end of the earth (well, South Africa anyway) to accurately mea-sure the surviving Ausf.B and numerous trips (a bit closer to home) were made to thoroughly measure a surviving Ausf.C with a riveted armor body in order to create detailed as-built drawings. This in depth research also allowed the creation of accurate drawings of the related Ausf.A and the often misidentified mittlere ungepanzerte Mannschaftstransportwagen (Sd.Kfz.251). This book is also loaded with new information on the history, production, unit organization, issue, tactics, and wartime reports from front-line units. In accordance with our high standards, the text and data are based solely on primary sources. 24 drawings and 56 rare photos illustrate this 52 page book.

Panzer Tracts No. 7-2 - Panzerjaeger (7.62 cm F.K.(r) auf gp. Sfl. to 7.5 cm Pak 40 Sfl.) Marder I, II, and 38T

We spent hundreds of hours accurately measuring survivors and over a thousand hours drawing at full-scale to create as-built drawings for the first time - accurate to the same tight tolerances demanded of the original assembly firms. In our 35-year search for original records (created by those responsible for the designing, producing, and using these Panzerjaeger), we have uncovered the real facts on their names, production, modification, issue, organization, and frontline employment. Hundreds of research hours went into finding previously unnoticed modifications. This book features new ultra-accurate, as-built 1/35th scale drawings of the Befehlsjaeger 38 Ausf.M, Panzerjaeger 38 Ausf.M, Panzerjaeger 38 Ausf.H, Panzerjaeger II, and Pz.Sfl.II. This 96 page book is illustrated with 23 scale drawings and 87 clear/rare large-format photos.

Panzer Tracts No. 5-3 - Panzerkampfwagen “Panther” Ausf.G

We spent hundreds of hours precisely measuring survivors and over a thousand hours drawing at full-scale to create as-built drawings for the first time - accurate to the same tight tolerances demanded of the original assembly firms. Hundreds of research hours went into finding the numerous previously unnoticed modifications. Therefore, we have selected the unique approach of using 1/10th scale drawings to illustrate the smallest details, while six-view (including right side and belly) 1/35th scale drawings are still used for the complete Panther. We also created “flat-plane” drawings of many components to aid modelers make accurate parts that are hard to replicate when only drawn at an angle. This 68 page book is the ultimate accurate reference for the Panther Ausf.G and the F.G.1250 infra-red scope and sight with over 200 scale drawings and 29 clear/rare large-format photos.

Panzer Tracts No. 7-1 - Panzerjaeger (3.7 cm Tak to Pz.Sfl.Ic)
development and employment from 1927 to 1941

Now for the first time we present an accurate detailed history of the creation, production, and combat action of these famous tank destroyers. This first volume covers the initial attempts to create chassis specifically designed for self-propelled anti-tank guns (which didn’t get into mass production) and the resulting makeshift conversions on available armored chassis that had to be used in combat. Altogether 12 different projects are covered starting with the real Zwischenloesung, Krupp L.S.K., L.Tr.Sfl., 3.7 cm and 7.5 cm Sfl., Pz.Sfl.II, 8.8 cm Flak 18 Sfl., Pz.Sfl.IVa, Pz.Jaeg.I, 4.7 cm Pak(t) auf Pz.Kpfw.35R, and ending with the rare trial Pz.Sfl.Ia and Pz.Sfl.Ic. New as-built drawings - accurate to the same tight tolerances demanded of the original assembly firms - were created for both production series of the 4.7 cm Pak(t) (Sfl) auf Pz.Kpfw.I. This 72 page book is heavily illustrated with 17 scale drawings and 67 clear/rare large-format photos.

Panzer Tracts No. 5-2 - Panzerkampfwagen "Panther"Ausf.A

We spent hundreds of hours accurately measuring survivors and hundreds of days drawing at full-scale to create as-built drawings for the first time - accurate to the same tight tolerances demanded of the original assembly firms. Hundreds of research hours went into finding the numerous previously unnoticed modifications. Many of these newly discovered details would remain "hidden" if printed as 1/35th scale overview drawings. Therefore, we have selected the unique approach of using 1/10th scale drawings to illustrate the smallest details on components; while six-view (including right side and belly) 1/35th scale drawings are still used for the complete Panther. We also created "flat-plane" drawings of many components to aid modelers make accurate parts that are hard to replicate when only drawn at angle. This 68-page book is heavily illustrated with over 200 scale drawings and 38 clear/rare large-format photos.

Panzer Tracts No. 5-1 - Panzerkampfwagen "Panther"
Ausf.D with Versuchs-Serie Panther, Fgst.Nr.V2

We spent hundreds of hours accurately measuring survivors and hundreds of days drawing at full-scale to create as-built drawings for the first time - accurate to the same tight tolerances demanded of the original assembly firms. Hundreds of research hours went into finding the numerous previously unnoticed modifications. Many of these newly discovered details would remain "hidden" if printed as 1/35th scale overview drawings. Therefore, we have selected the unique approach of using 1/10th scale drawings to illustrate the smallest details on components; while six-view (including right side and belly) 1/35th scale drawings are still used for the complete Panther. We also created "flat-plane" drawings of many components to aid modelers make accurate parts that are hard to replicate when only drawn at angle. This 72 page book is heavily illustrated with over 100 scale drawings, 11 original drawings, and 44 clear/rare large-format photos. Available 10Apr03.