An Illustrated History of the Panther Tank

Claudio Fernandez

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Pen and Sword
01 May 2025

History; Military history

The origins of the Panzerkampfwagen Panther (sd.kfz. 171) beganwith the experimental series VK20 and VK30, designed by Daimler-Benz starting from September 1939, which continued their development until reaching the first prototype of the Panther, the Versuchs-Panther V1, completed by M.A.N. by the end of 1942.

The design of the Panther had to ensure superiority over the Russian T-34 and KV-1 tanks, this superiority was based on its 75mm gun, boosted by the excellent quality of the German optics and the 80mm inclined front armor, being the first German tank to adopt this design improvement.

Unlike the Tiger and the King Tiger, which were heavy tanks organised on independent battalions, the Panther was destined to fully equip all Panzer divisions, replacing the pre-war Pz.

Kpfw.III and Pz.

Kpfw.IV designs. Production capacities, however, were not capable of fulfilling this objective.

The Germans classified the Panther as a medium tank though it was considerably heavier than the T-34 and Sherman tank in the Allied armies. More than 130 small and medium sized companies participated in the production program of the Panther.

Going through several variants from the D, A, and G, the Panther is considered one of the best tanks of WW2, with a combination of armor, speed and armament more than a match for most Allied tanks.

AUTHOR: Claudio Fernandez is a graphic designer and has illustrated several books specializing in combat vehicles from WWII. HIs titles include Sherman: The American Miracle, Waffen SS Colours, and Uniforms of the War of the Pacific. He has studied and practiced military history, modelling, and painting of historic figures for more than 40 years. He lives and works in Santiago, Chile.

170 colour illustrations

By: Claudio Fernandez
Imprint: Pen and Sword
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 172mm,
ISBN: 9781036117474
ISBN 10: 1036117472
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Claudio Fernandez is a graphic designer and has illustrated several books specializing in combat vehicles from WWII. HIs titles include Sherman: The American Miracle, Waffen SS Colours, and Uniforms of the War of the Pacific. He has studied and practiced military history, modelling, and painting of historic figures for more than 40 years. He lives and works in Santiago, Chile.

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An Illustrated History of the Panther Tank

Claudio Fernandez

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