Die Panzer-Kampfwagen 35 (t) und 38 (t) – 1st Edition

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Die Panzer-Kampfwagen 35 (t) und 38 (t) – 1st Edition

Name: Die Panzer-Kampfwagen 35 (t) und 38 (t) – 1st Edition
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Die Panzer-Kampfwagen 35 (t) und 38 (t) und ihre Abarten einschließlich der tschechoslowakischen Heeresmotorisierung 1920–1945, Walter J. Spielberger — First Edition

Publication: Stuttgart, Motorbuch Verlag, 1980

Formatting: 4to, pp. 404.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume is an exceptionally sharp, well-preserved example. The binding remains remarkably tight and perfectly square, exhibiting no lean or sag, while the grey cloth boards and stamped black lettering are entirely fresh, devoid of the rubbing or edge-wear often associated with heavy reference volumes of this size. Internally, the text block is immaculate; the pages are crisp, highly bright, and completely free of any foxing, tanning, or internal blemishes, presenting an as-new reading experience. The original dust jacket is equally impressive, unclipped and vibrant, with only the most negligible traces of shelf-wear, primarily restricted to very faint, superficial crimping at the extreme head of the spine.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, definitively stated as the "1. Auflage" on the copyright page, of Band 11 (Volume 11) within the highly respected Militärfahrzeuge series.

The volume is comprehensively illustrated throughout with black-and-white archival photographs, and notably features highly detailed, precision scale drawings by Hilary L. Doyle, making it an indispensable resource for both historians and military modellers. The text is entirely in German.

True first printings of this specific volume in such well-preserved condition have become increasingly uncommon on the open market, particularly outside of continental Europe. It stands as a definitive reference work on the subject, unmarred by previous ownership signatures or notable provenance marks.

A cornerstone reference for students of World War II armoured warfare, Walter J. Spielberger's exhaustive study charts the lineage, development, and operational history of the Czechoslovakian Panzer 35(t) and 38(t) light tanks. Originally designed for the Czechoslovak army, these robust and reliable vehicles were quickly appropriated by the Wehrmacht following the occupation of Czechoslovakia, subsequently forming the backbone of several Panzer divisions during the early blitzkrieg campaigns in Poland, France, and Russia. Spielberger meticulously explores the technical specifications of the base models and their numerous tactical variants, including the famed Marder tank destroyers and Flakpanzers, delivering a masterclass in military vehicle history that highlights the significant, yet often understated, contribution of Czechoslovakian engineering to the German war machine.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Walter J. Spielberger

Book Publisher: Motorbuch Verlag

Book Language: German

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 404

Book Publication Year: 1980

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Hilary L. Doyle / Carlo Demand

Book Series: Militärfahrzeuge

Country/region of manufacture: Stuttgart, Germany

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