“Nrnberg’s Panzer Factory”

No of Photos: 222. Separate colour map of the factory.
No of Pages: 223
Size: 270x210mm (L)

This book is an illustrated study of the vehicles designed, developed and produced at the MAN plant in Nrnberg during the period 1934-1945. Although the production of trucks was, and remains, an important factor in the companys success, it was MANs experience designing armoured fighting vehicles during the 30s and early 40s that led to the Pz.Kpfw. V Panther in 1942 for which it is most renowned during WWII. The Panther would be designed, tested and produced in several models before wars end, and all phases would be captured on film by the company photographer. Here are the crystal clear photos he took showing Panther interiors, prototype testing, proving ground trials, assembly lines, and, at the end, the damage inflicted by Allied bombing raids. But thats not all.

Recently discovered information sheds new light on the production of Panthers at the plant in the final months of the war, including the surprise addition of a new assembly firm to Panther production. The repair, refurbishment and conversion of other armoured vehicles is also examined, with much new information being presented here for the first time. Of the 222 photographs selected to illustrate this book, most are unpublished, a fitting tribute to the innovations born at Nrnbergs Panzer Factory

This is an unmissable book for trackheads of all types. It graphically shows the development of M.A.N vehicles for use by the German military. The coverage of the various Ausfuhrungs of Panther is exquisite. All presented with Panzerwrecks hallmark quality and style. Foreword by Hilary Doyle. A colour map of the factory site by Simon Vosters accompanies the book.

Shown vehicles:
Various MAN trucks
Sperrmaschine amphibious truck
GHH GKF.281/M 28 Rder-Raupen-Kampfwagen
Landsverk fm31
Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf.A.
Panzer-Schulfahrzeug Ausf.B
La.S Versuchs Fahrgestell
Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf.D2 Fahrgestell
Pz.Kpfw. II (2cm) Ausf.F
VK 9.01 Versuchs Fgst
0 Serie VK 9.01
VK 13.03 Versuchs Fgst
Versuchs Fgst VK 16.01
Luchs Versuchs Fgst (Tatra engine)
Pz.Kpfw. III (5cm L/42) Ausf.G
Pz.Kpfw. III (5cm) Ausf.J
Sturmgeschtz III Ausf.G
Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf.B Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf.c
VK 13.03 Pz.Sp.Wg II Ausf.L Luchs
Pz.Jgr. II fr 7.5cm Pak 40/2 (Sd.Kfz.131)
Pz.Jgr. II fr 7.62cm Pak 36(r) (Sd.Kfz.132)
8.8cm Pak43/1 auf Fgst.Pz.Kpfw. III/IV (Sf.) Hornisse
Versuchs Panther
Panther Ausf.D
Panther Ausf.D with sheet metal cabin replacing turret
Versuchs Wanne Fgst.Nr.V1 with Panther II running gear
Panther Ausf.A
Panther II
Panther Ausf.G
Versuchs Bergepanther
Stunning interiors