German and Italian Tanks in Italy 1943–45

Name: German and Italian Tanks in Italy 1943–45
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Steven J. Zaloga (Author), Felipe Rodríguez

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Osprey
31 March 2026

History; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Second World War; Land forces & warfare; Tanks & military land vehicles

Series: New Vanguard

An expert guide to the tanks that fought for the Axis in the Italian Campaign between 1943 and 1945, the least-known armoured campaign of World War II.

World War II came to Italian soil in 1943 with the landings in Sicily, which the Wehrmacht tried to crush using substantial Panzer offensives. Over the next two years the Allies fought their way north, through some of the most difficult terrain of the war, until the final battles in the Po Valley in the spring of 1945.

In this book, world armour expert Steven J. Zaloga offers a unique survey of Axis armour in the campaign, including the many types of tanks used, their roles and battlefield performance. The Italians deployed a variety of tanks on Sicily in 1943 including war-booty Renault R 35 tanks as well as their best tank destroyer, the Semovente 90/53, while a little-known rump Italian fascist army remained in combat until 1945, equipped in some cases with German tanks. Meanwhile Germany began its campaign equipped with leftovers from North Africa, but later deployed a much more substantial Panzer force. After the armistice Italy's industries continued to manufacture tanks for the Wehrmacht, giving it an exotic selection of both German and Italian tank types.

Illustrated with superb new profiles and including many previously unpublished photos, this book is an essential guide to the tanks that fought the Axis’ least-known armoured campaigns.

By: Steven J. Zaloga (Author)
Illustrated by: Felipe Rodríguez
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 344
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 165g
ISBN: 9781472864796
ISBN 10: 1472864794
Series: New Vanguard
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 31 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

(Subject to confirmation) The Campaign The Tanks, Doctrine and Organization Technical Factors Battle Analysis Further Reading Index

Steven J. Zaloga received his BA in History from Union College and his MA from Columbia University. He has worked as an analyst in the aerospace industry for four decades, covering missile systems and the international arms trade, and has served with the Institute for Defense Analyses, a federal think tank. He is the author of numerous books on military technology and history. He currently lives in Maryland, USA. Felipe Rodríguez is a renowned illustrator specializing in tank reconstructions.

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The author provides a technical description of the principal vehicles; doctrine and organisation; and with around 20 pages on the campaign itself, including the major battles such as Sicily, Salerno and Anzio * Miniature Wargames *