King Tiger vs IS-2

Author: David R. Higgins
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1849088632
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 186

Book Description
This book examines the technology and strategy that defined the outcome of the battles between the King Tiger and the IS-2. The Soviets had been quick to develop tanks that could fight the Tiger on an equal footing, but these were developed as part of a completely different strategy than that employed by the Germans. The King Tiger was a modern marvel, and remained unmatched in one-on-one combat. Technologically superior, with greater firepower and better armour than the Soviet IS-2, the King Tiger was a formidable opponent. However, the IS-2 was lighter, more manoeuvrable and most importantly, far more numerous. With overwhelming numerical superiority the Soviets were able to simply overwhelm their opponents, negating the technical superiority of the King Tiger

Tigers in the Mud

Author: Otto Carius
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0811769089
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 407

Book Description
WWII began with a metallic roar as the German Blitzkrieg raced across Europe, spearheaded by the most dreaded weapon of the 20th century: the Panzer. No German tank better represents that thundering power than the infamous Tiger, and Otto Carius was one of the most successful commanders to ever take a Tiger into battle, destroying well over 150 enemy tanks during his incredible career.

Sledgehammers

Author: Christopher W. Wilbeck
Publisher: Aberjona Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description
"Although much is available about Tiger tanks' technical details and some of the most famous soldiers and units that employed them, until now, there has been little concerning the organization and tactical use of heavy tank battalions across the theaters in which they were employed. [Wilbeck] provides an in-depth look at heavy tank battalions' organizations and tactics, including the tactical doctrine by which these elite units were supposed to fight and case studies to illustrate how they were actually employed on the battlefield"--Page 4 of cover.

Germany's Tiger Tanks

Author: Thomas L. Jentz
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764310386
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 189

Book Description
This first volume, of a three-volume set, covers the history, development and production history of the Tiger tank variants from the idea's conception to the end of Tiger I production. This includes details on the development series known as the D.W., VK 30.01(H), VK 30.01(P), VK 36.01(H), VK 45.01(P) as well as the Tiger I. All of this illustrated with scale drawings by Hilary L. Doyle, combined with drawings, sketches, and photographs depicting external modifications as well as internal views. Over thirty years of intensive research went into finding the original documents needed to create this history of the development, characteristics, and tactical capabilities of the Tiger. An exhaustive search was made for surviving records of the design/assembly firms (including Krupp, Henschel, Porsche, and Wegmann), the Heereswaffenamt, the Generalinspekteur der Panzertruppen, the D656 series of manuals on the Tiger, and the war diaries with their supporting reports from German army units. This is supplemented by the authors' collecting hundreds of photos and climbing over, under, around, and through nearly every surviving Tiger I. AUTHOR:

Pershing Vs Tiger

Author: Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472817168
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 81

Book Description
This fully illustrated study assesses the origins, development, and combat record of Nazi Germany's legendary Tiger I and the US M26 Pershing during the final battles of World War II in Europe.

Kingtiger Heavy Tank 1942–45

Author: Tom Jentz
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
ISBN: 9781855322820
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
As World War II entered its later stages and Germany was forced increasingly onto the defensive, the need for fast-moving mobile forces lessened and the Wehrmacht required better protected and more powerfully armed tanks. After debacles against the T-34, Hitler and the Panzerwaffe were determined not to be unprepared again. The result of this determination was the production of the heaviest and largest tank to see combat during World War II, the Tiger II or Konigstiger (Kingtiger). This title examines this formidable weapon, covering the problems and controversies surrounding its design and production as well as a detailed listing of every unit that was equipped with the Tiger II.

Tigers in the Ardennes

Author: Gregory A. Walden
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
ISBN: 9780764347900
Category : Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"In this book, ... Walden provides the most detailed look at the actions of a single German battalion in the Battle of the Bulge.

King Tiger vs IS-2

Author: David R. Higgins
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 184908405X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 81

Tigers I and II

Author: David Doyle
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
ISBN: 9780764358487
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
Germany's Tiger tank, whether in the form of the Tiger I or later Tiger II (King Tiger), was the most feared tank of WWII. Despite production totaling fewer than 2,000 units, its heavy armor, its power, and perhaps the even more powerful Nazi propaganda machine ensured that the Tiger remains well known over seven decades after last being on the battlefield. Through more than 175 photos, this volume chronicles the design, development, and deployment of this famed German tank. Full-color photographs of rare surviving examples from around the globe augment carefully selected war-era photos in bringing this tank back to life. Comprehensive tables reveal the details of performance and technical specifications of each variant. A concise, easy-to-read text and detailed photographic captions expose the secrets of this iconic tank. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

Tiger!

Author: David Fletcher
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781916355989
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description