Some facts about book:
- Author: Igor Donchik
- ISBN: 978-9916-9350-3-3
- Release: December 2023
- 1st print run: 1,500 copies
- 2nd print run: 1,000 copies
- 3rd print run: 1,500 copies
- Total print run: 4,000 copies
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Panzer Camouflage Vol.1 / Book by Igor Donchik
Panzer Camouflage Vol. 1″ by Igor Donchik is a detailed reference book on the camouflage and markings of German armored vehicles during World War II. The book presents a structured analysis of the development of camouflage schemes, tactical insignia, and road signs used by the Wehrmacht.
Key Features:
- Hardcover edition with a stylish bookmark
- 180 detailed color profiles depicting authentic camouflage patterns
- 128 pages of hand-drawn illustrations by the author
- Tactical signs of the Wehrmacht (1939–1945), including unit insignia and vehicle markings
- Road and car signs used during the war
- “What if?” section exploring an alternate history scenario—the success of Operation Valkyrie and its impact on German armored forces
Content Overview:
The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific unit, vehicle type, or historical topic:
- Camouflage evolution of the 1st to 7th Panzer Divisions, detailing changes in patterns and tactical markings.
- Beutepanzer KV-1 and KV-2—captured Soviet tanks in German service.
- Tactical insignia (1939–1945), covering unit markings and their variations.
- 200-liter fuel barrels, their markings, and appearance.
- Road signs used by different armies during the war.
- 202nd Battalion of anti-tank self-propelled guns (Sturmgeschütz)—camouflage and insignia details.
- 508th Heavy Tank Battalion (Pz.Kpfw VI Tiger)—unit history and camouflage schemes.
- Alternate history: Free German Army—hypothetical development of armored forces if the 1944 assassination attempt on Hitler had succeeded.
“Panzer Camouflage Vol. 1” provides a combination of historical research, visual documentation, and technical details. It is designed for modelers, historians, and enthusiasts interested in the study of German armored vehicles and their markings during World War II.
