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Pz.Kpfw.38 (t) Variations In Action

Reviewed by Luke Pitt


Summary

Title:

Squadron Signal Publications
Pz.Kpfw.38 (t) Variations
by Charles K. Kliment
Detail In Action Series No. 39002

ISBN:

978-0-89747-725-3

Media and Contents:

80 pages in standard Squadron format with 183 B&W and Colour photographs and 7 colour plates

Price:

Soft Cover - USD$17.06 plus postage

Hard Cover $26.06 plus postage

Review Type:

First Read

Advantages:

Good collection of photos; concise and affordable reference on the 38(t).

Disadvantages:

 

Recommendation:

Recommended.

 

FirstRead

Over the last 30 odd years, Squadron Signal Publications has carved a niche for itself with its “In Action” series. These books are intended to be the inexpensive reference on the subject they cover. I have many of their previously released books in my reference library, and whenever I review their latest editions, I somehow feel like I’m visiting an old friend. This newly released book is one of the hardback editions.

Covering 80 pages with 183 mostly black and white photographs, 7 individual colour profiles, 8 detail drawings and a number of tables outlining production figures and the like.

 

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The book is broken down into most of the variations based on the 38(t) chassis. The first pages offer a brief run down and history of the vehicle. This is then followed by most of the various versions operated by the German armed services during World War II.  A photo essay of each version is then included with a brief description of their use.

All the photos are very clear and for the most part very well captioned. I am very impressed with this books presentation and content. In my view it is a good “modellers book” and covers all of the details we want to see. Although it is not a “get down and dirty” full blown reference source, it offers a good all round overview.

This is a concise and affordable offering and a welcome addition to the growing collection of reference material pertaining to the Pz.Kpfw. 38 family of vehicles and comes recommended.

Recommended

Thanks to Squadron / MMD for the sample www.squadron.com