Description: In early March 1945 Hitler sent his armored reserves south to contest Hungary's vital oil facilities in Operation Fruhlingerwacehn. The German Jagdoanther and Soviet SU-100, both turretless tank-destroyer designs based on a 'traditional' turret-tank chassis, were pitted against each other in this operation, the final German offensive on World War II's Eastern Front. The Jagdpanther was intended for more defensive roles; its superior gun sights and high-velocity 8.8cm rounds offered key firepower advantages, but it was susceptible to breakdown and mechanical problems. In contrast, the SU-100 was designed to operate in an offensive capacity; although its speed and armor protection were comparable, the greater numbers of SU-100s fielded late in the war would prove decisive on the battlefield despite inadequate Soviet logistics and training. Written by an authority on armored warfare, this book assesses the strengths and limitations of the Jagdpanther and SU-100 in the context of their clash during the closing weeks of World War II.Illustrated with black & white photos, color plates and cutaway artwork. Brand new, unused condition. Postage within US is $3.92.
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Book Title: Jagdpanther vs. SU-100 Eastern Front 1945
Book Series: Osprey / Duel
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Osprey
Age Level: Adults
Intended Audience: Adults
Subject: Military & War
Modified Item: No
Publication Year: 2014
Series: Duel
Type: Illustrated Book
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Illustrator: Richard Chasemore
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Item Height: 9 3/4 in
Author: David R. Higgins
Features: Illustrated
Genre: War & Combat
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: War
Subjects: History & Military
Item Width: 7 1/4 in
Number of Pages: 80
