Book Review of
Combat History of Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 217
Authors: Timm Haaser & Simon Vosters
Artwork by Felipe Rodna
Panzerwrecks Books
ISBN: 978-1-908032-20-1
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $78.99
Copyright 2020
ISBN: 978-1-908032-20-1
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $78.99
Copyright 2020
THE BOOK:
Panzerwrecks Books is located in the UK.
This book comes shrink-wrapped in a clear plastic sheet. It is hard-cover of 290 pages in 10 ¾” x 8 ¼” page format. Included is a bookmark card.
The cover art is a black and white photo of a Sturmpanzer very battle damaged and destroyed. This photo has been colorized and repeated smaller on the back cover of the book.
Combat History of Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 217 tells the story of the only Sturmpanzer IV equipped unit to see action on the western front. Formed in May 1944, Stu.Pz.Abt.217 fought in Normandy, Belgium, Aachen and the Ardennes Offensive before finally perishing in Ruhr pocket in April 1945.
Researched over more than twenty years using hundreds of German and American records, authors Timm Haasler and Simon Vosters have meticulously retraced the steps of the battalion to offer the reader the most comprehensive coverage to date.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. Activation of Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 217
2. Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 217 in Normandy
3. Withdrawal From Normandy & Engagements in the Aachen Area
4. Rest & Refitting
5. Between Aachen & the Ardennes
6. The Ardennes Offensive
7. Last Traces
8. The Sturmpanzer IV
9. Appendix & Index
Six pages at the back of the book are blank.
This book is illustrated with 183-large-format photographs, ten maps and seven specially commissioned artworks by Felipe Rodna, including interior views.
There are 14 data lists and 23 photos of officers and enlisted men. Six photos were taken in factories.
There are 20 color illustrations, including photos of Sturmpanzer IV Ausf. IV’s in museums and some as color artworks by Felipe Rodna.
There are QR-codes featured on a number of pages, for you to just point your smartphone camera at them to see the scene today in Google Maps or Street View.
This book has a lot to offer for anyone interested in the Sturmpanzer and wants to make a unit-specific accurate model.
Highly Recommended for beginner to advanced builders. It will also be of interest to military historians.
I want to thank Casemate Publishers for this review sample. All Panzer Wreck book titles can be viewed on their site at:
Panzerwrecks Books is located in the UK.
This book comes shrink-wrapped in a clear plastic sheet. It is hard-cover of 290 pages in 10 ¾” x 8 ¼” page format. Included is a bookmark card.
The cover art is a black and white photo of a Sturmpanzer very battle damaged and destroyed. This photo has been colorized and repeated smaller on the back cover of the book.
Combat History of Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 217 tells the story of the only Sturmpanzer IV equipped unit to see action on the western front. Formed in May 1944, Stu.Pz.Abt.217 fought in Normandy, Belgium, Aachen and the Ardennes Offensive before finally perishing in Ruhr pocket in April 1945.
Researched over more than twenty years using hundreds of German and American records, authors Timm Haasler and Simon Vosters have meticulously retraced the steps of the battalion to offer the reader the most comprehensive coverage to date.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. Activation of Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 217
2. Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 217 in Normandy
3. Withdrawal From Normandy & Engagements in the Aachen Area
4. Rest & Refitting
5. Between Aachen & the Ardennes
6. The Ardennes Offensive
7. Last Traces
8. The Sturmpanzer IV
9. Appendix & Index
Six pages at the back of the book are blank.
This book is illustrated with 183-large-format photographs, ten maps and seven specially commissioned artworks by Felipe Rodna, including interior views.
There are 14 data lists and 23 photos of officers and enlisted men. Six photos were taken in factories.
There are 20 color illustrations, including photos of Sturmpanzer IV Ausf. IV’s in museums and some as color artworks by Felipe Rodna.
There are QR-codes featured on a number of pages, for you to just point your smartphone camera at them to see the scene today in Google Maps or Street View.
This book has a lot to offer for anyone interested in the Sturmpanzer and wants to make a unit-specific accurate model.
Highly Recommended for beginner to advanced builders. It will also be of interest to military historians.
I want to thank Casemate Publishers for this review sample. All Panzer Wreck book titles can be viewed on their site at: