Panther Medium Tank 1942–45

Stephen A. Hart, Jim Laurier

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Osprey
19 February 2003

History; European history; Second World War; Military vehicles

Series: New Vanguard

The Panzerkampfwagen V Panther is one of the best-known German tanks in existence and is considered one of the greatest tanks of World War II. When in June of 1941, Germany invaded Russia, Panzertruppe encountered KV series and T-34/76 tanks, far superior in firepower and armour protection to any Panzer in service at the time. It was therefore decided to design a new more powerful medium tank, which could be quickly put into production. This book details the result, the Medium Battle Tank, available for service in January 1943. Later models ensured that it became one of the most feared tanks of WWII.

By: Stephen A. Hart
Illustrated by: Jim Laurier
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 67
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 196g
ISBN: 9781841765433
ISBN 10: 1841765430
Series: New Vanguard
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 19 February 2003
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Development history · Panther Model D · Panther II · Panther Model A · Panther Model G · Panther Model F · The Panther Assessed · Colour plate commentary · Index

Dr Stephen A Hart is senior lecturer in the War Studies department, at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. Prior to this he lectured in the International Studies Department at the University of Surrey, and in the War Studies Department, King's College London. He is the author of several popular histories of aspects of the German Army in the Second World War. Jim Laurier is a native of New Hampshire. He graduated with honours from the Paiers School of Art, Connecticut, in 1978 and has worked as a freelance illustrator ever since, completing assignments in a wide variety of fields. Jim has a keen interest in military subjects, both aviation and armour, and is a Fellow member of the American Society of Aviation Artists.