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The Panzer IV program began in 1934 and was developed alongside the Panzer IIs and IIIs to become the Panzerwaffe. Initially, it was considered a secondary tank, but it played a mo re central role in the invasions of The Low Countries and France. The tank faced challenges against the Soviet Union's T-34 but performed better with upgrades to its gun and armor protection. It was replaced by the Panzer V Panther in 1944 but continued to serve until the end of the war. This book by German armor expert Thomas Anderson provides a comprehensive history of the Panzer IV, including its design, development, and various upgrades and variants. Format: Hardback Length: 304 pages Publication date: 21 January 2021 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Panzer IV program commenced in 1934, alongside the Panzer IIs and IIIs, to establish the swift Truppen, which would eventually evolve into the renowned Panzerwaffe. Initially, German planners envisioned the tank as a secondary role, but as the German forces invaded The Low Countries and France, the Panzer IV assumed a more central position. When the Panzerwaffe shifted its focus eastward to confront the Soviet Union, the Panzer IV initially struggled against the more formidable T-34 tanks. However, through upgrades to its gun and armor protection, the Panzer IV significantly improved its performance, effectively combating Soviet armor and British and American tanks in North Africa and Italy.In 1944, the Panzer V Panther gradually replaced the Panzer IV, but the dire strategic circumstances led to the Panzer IV bearing the brunt of the Allied D-Day invasion and its aftermath. It remained in service until the end of the war. This captivating study, authored by German armor expert Thomas Anderson, is meticulously illustrated with contemporary photographs, providing a comprehensive account of Germany's most widely produced tank during World War II. It encompasses the tank's design, development, and numerous upgrades and variants, shedding light on its pivotal role in the conflict. Weight: 1272g Dimension: 198 x 249 x 31 (mm) ISBN-13: 9781472829689 Show more