Hi David,
>If you want detailed information, Schiffer Publishing has some hardbound
>books on most of the above mentioned books....very detailed.
Hehe... and EXPENSIVE in many cases. However, top quality stuff!
>Unfortunately I
>don't quite remember the name of the German ex-tanker who wrote most of them
>(Walter Speilberger I think).
Close! Spielberger :-) I would not recommend his books for the casual
reader. If you interested to know how many PzIII Js were used in
Normandy, who commanded them, and what their favorite color was... these
are the books to consult :-)
>Also, Ryton publications has produced some very good books on the various
>German armored vehicles...similar to the works R.P. Hunnicutt has done on US
>armored vehicles. Unfortunately, also like Hunnicutt's works these tend to
>be short runs and expensive.
Yup, excellent stuff. Again, pretty detailed and pricey. A good general
WWII tank book can be picked up for $35 and it will cover a lot of
territory about development and capabilities. If someone wants the Big
Picture look at things, Spielberger and Hunnicutt aren't the right
choices for a variety of reasons. Just like the casual MV enthusiast
should start with something wheeled and common before buying a 35 ton
piece of metal :-)
Steve
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