Panzer IV, Ausf. A-J: Technical & Operational History Vol.1

Well..it’s another Trojca book. This particular book is a greater disappointment than most of the others. For me, I have hundreds if not thousands of dollars in books on the various German tanks. The panzer IV has always been a favorite. With all the information and knowledge of this vehicle now accessible, I am greatly disappointed in the lack of technical information one would have expected this volume to contain. There are full copies of maintenance manuals, the D653 series manuals available to essentially be able to build the tank from the ground up. All of this could have been compiled into this first volume. For example, the hull and its components, in detail. Specifically the engine, transmission and the whole final drive and break assemblies, the running gear etc. There is essentially nothing here worth the $200 that is not already available. Yes it has very nice photos of the A-F1 versions. The employment and use of the panzer IV are pretty well known. The Begleitwagen PANZER IV book by Spielberger, Jentz and Doyle already supply most of what’s repackaged here. I cannot recommend this book. It’s like eating a meal hoping the flavor gets better with each bite. All you’re getting is the empty calories and tremendous disappointment.

was hoping for more text. that being said the photographs are worth every penny. not all are in focus but are still valuable. This is not a dual language book like so many others from TROJCA. I have not finished it yet but am very pleased with my purchase. Can’t wait for the others in this Series.

What an awesome book! Just the shear number of photographs make the book worth the price. The detail is unbelievable, it will take weeks to read and absorb it all!