143 JAGDPANTHER VS 17-PDR ACHILLES: North-West Europe 1944-45

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Details arguably the best self-propelled anti-tank guns used by the British, Canadian, and German forces that fought in North-West Europe during 1944-45. Featuring specially commissioned artwork and carefully chosen photographs, this is the story of the two types' development, combat use and legacy in the closing stages of World War II in North-West Europe. Examines how both were crewed by artillerymen rather than tankers, the Achilles and the Jagdpanther were anti-tank guns and not tanks or assault guns; how their main purpose was to knock out enemy tanks, not to engage infantry or lead an assault or pursuit. Contains color illustrations throughout, including profiles, technical drawings, battlescene artworks, maps, and photographs.