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APH 1 – Staghound
64 pages. Contents: comprehensive history of the design, development and operational use of the U.S.-built Staghound armored car, widely used by British, Canadian, Polish and New Zealand armored car regiments during World War Two. Statistics: 131 archive photos, 6pp all-new 1/35th scale drawings of Staghound I, II and III, 9 tone drawings reprinted from various technical manuals, 19 full-color plates showing British, Canadian, New Zealand, Polish and Italian vehicles. First volume in the new Series of all-picture AFVs monographic publications. Most complete single reference book for correcting, modifying and super-detailing the Bronco and Italeri kits.
APH 3 – Valentine Part 2
Contents: comprehensive history of the design, development and operational use of the most numerous tank designed and produced in Britain in W.W.II and its specialist variants. Statistics: 102 archive photos, 6 pp all-new 1/35th scale drawings of Valentine IX, 25-pdr SPM Bishop and 17-pdr SPM Archer, 26 tone drawings reprinted from various technical manuals, 15 full-color plates showing British, Polish and Canadian vehicles. Third volume in the new Series of all-picture AFVs monographic publications. Most complete single reference book for correcting, modifying and super-detailing the Bronco and MiniArt kits.
APH 2 – Valentine Mk III
64 pages. A comprehensive history of the design, development and operational use of the most numerous tank designed and produced in Britain in W.W.II, and the only British tank that was in service throughout the whole period of the war. Statistics: 114 archive photos, 4pp all-new 1/35th scale drawings of Valentine I and III, 12 tone drawings reprinted from various technical manuals, 12 full-color plates showing British, Polish, New Zealand and Soviet vehicles. Second volume in the new Series of all-picture AFVs monographic publications. Most complete single reference book for correcting, modifying and super-detailing the VM and MiniArt kits.
ACG 3 – Shermans in New Zealand Service 1943-45
64 pages. Camouflage & Markings of the Shermans in New Zealand Service 1943-45. An authoritative guide to the New Zealand Sherman tanks' camouflage and markings during training and combat operations in Mid East and Italy, 1943-45. Illustrated with many rare and previously unpublished photos with very detailed captions. Includes: Sherman III, Sherman IC Firefly, Sherman VC Firefly, Sherman IB and engineering vehicles based on Sherman hull. 151 b&w photos, 17 full-color plates of artwork.
ACG 4 – Canadian armoured vehicles WWII part 1
ACG 5 – Canadian armoured vehicles WWII part 2
ACG 6 – 6th South African Armoured division 1943-45 part 1.
APG 21 – Sherman IC Firefly
APG 21. Sherman IC Firefly. 80 pages. Contents: Technical/historical background illustrated with b&w period photos and a selection of detailed walkaround photographs highlighting technical details of the Sherman IC Firefly - the most successful British modification to the U.S. Sherman tank, widely used by British, Commonwealth, Polish and Czechoslovakian forces during World War Two. Statistics: 158 full color photos of the Firefly IC and R975 engine preserved at the South African National Museum of Military History, Johannesburg; 89 b&w period photos showing several camouflage and marking options in British, Canadian, Polish, New Zealand, Czechoslovakian and South African service; 6pp 1/35th & 1/48th scale drawings of Firefly IC and Hybrid IC, 32 tone drawings reprinted from various technical manuals. Twenty first volume in the Series of all-picture books showing AFVs preserved at museums and collections throughout the World, designed for the enthusiast and military modeler. Most complete single reference book for correcting and super-detailing the Dragon and aftermarket kits.
APG 20 – Comet
APG 20. British Cruiser Tank A34 Comet. 80 pages. Contents: Technical/historical background illustrated with b&w period photos and a selection of detailed walkaround photographs highlighting technical details of the A34 Cruiser - the best British tank of W.W.II. Statistics: 227 full color photos of the Comet Mk. IA preserved at the Military Vehicle Technology Foundation, CA, U.S.A.; 51 b&w period photos showing several stowage and marking options in British, South African, Finnish and Irish service; 5pp 1/35th & 1/48th scale drawings of Comet Mk.IA, 28 tone drawings reprinted from various technical manuals. Twentieth volume in the Series of all-picture books showing AFVs preserved at museums and collections throughout the World, designed for the enthusiast and military modeler. Most complete reference book for correcting and super-detailing the Bronco kit.
APG 19 – Panther Ausf. A
APG 19. PzKpfw V Panther Ausf.A. 80 pages. Contents: Technical/historical background illustrated with b&w period photos and a selection of detailed walkaround photographs highlighting technical details of the PzKpfw V Panther Ausf. A - the second production variant of one of the best-known German tanks in existence. Statistics: 235 full color photos of the Panther Ausf. A preserved at the Panzermuseum Munster, Germany; 52 b&w period photos showing several camouflage options; 5pp 1/35th & 1/48th scale drawings of PzKpfw V Panther Ausf. A & command variants. Nineteenth volume in the Series of all-picture books showing AFVs preserved at museums and collections throughout the World, designed for the enthusiast and military modeler.
APG 18 – PAK 40
APG 18. German 7,5 cm Anti-tank Gun PaK 40. 72 pages. Contents: Technical/historical background illustrated with b&w period photos and a selection of detailed walkaround photographs highlighting technical details of the Pak 40 - the most numerous and widely used anti-tank gun in the Wehrmacht inventory during World War Two. Statistics: 182 full color photos of the two museum pieces preserved at the Panzermuseum Munster, Germany and the Dutch Army Museum, Maaldrift, the Netherlands, and the two city monuments at Valkenburg and Zandoerle in the Netherlands; 31 b&w period photos showing several camouflage and crew uniforms options; 10 pp super-detailed 1/24th, 1/35th & 1/48th scale drawings of PaK 40 & variants, 2 pp 1/7.5th scale drawings of the ammunition, 3 pp scale drawings of the PaK 40 self-propelled mountings. Eighteenth volume in the Series of all-picture books showing AFVs preserved at museums and collections throughout the World, designed for the enthusiast and military modeler. Most complete reference book for correcting and super-detailing the Dragon, AFV Club, Tristar, Tamiya and Italeri kits.
APG 17 – Semoventi M41 and M42
APG 17. Italian Self-Propelled Guns Semoventi M 41 & M 42. 64 pages. Contents: Technical/historical background illustrated with b&w period photos and a selection of detailed walkaround photographs highlighting technical details of the Italian self-propelled guns used by the Italian Army and Wehrmach. Statistics: 171 full color exterior and interior photos of the Semovente M 41 da 75/18 preserved at the Italian Army's Historical Museum of Military Motorization in Rome, the M 41 da 75/18 preserved in the Museum of Oto Melara S.p.a., La Spezia and the Semovente M 42 da 75/18 preserved in the Aviation Museum in Rimini; 2 technical drawings reprinted from British technical report; 38 b&w period photos showing several camouflage and marking options; 6 pp 1/35th & 1/48th scale drawings of Semoventi M 41 da 75/18 and M 42 da 75/18. Seventeenth volume in new Series of all-picture books showing AFVs preserved at museums and collections throughout the World, designed for the enthusiast and military modeler. Most complete reference book for correcting and super-detailing the Italeri and Tamiya kits.
APG 16 – Sherman M4A2
APG 16. M4A2 Sherman Part 2: 76 mm Gun Tank. 72 pages. Contents: Technical/historical background illustrated with b&w period photos and a selection of detailed walkaround photographs highlighting technical details of the M4A2(76)W Sherman, widely used by the Red Army during World War Two. Statistics: 247 full colour exterior and interior photos of the M4A2E8(76)W preserved at the Military Vehicle Technology Foundation, CA, USA; 36 half-tone technical drawings reprinted from U.S Technical Manuals; 38 b&w period photos showing several camouflage and marking options; 5 pp 1/35th & 1/48th scale drawings of M4A2E8(76)W. Sixteenth volume in new Series of all-picture books showing AFVs preserved at museums and collections throughout the World, designed for the enthusiast and military modeler. Most complete reference book for correcting and super-detailing the Dragon, Academy and aftermarket kits.
APG 5 – Saumur Musée des Blindes / Armour Museum
68 pages. A survey of German armored vehicles and equipment in the famous French armor museum at Saumur. Superb 232 overall and close-up full-color photos of the followings: PzKpfw II Ausf C, Wespe, PzKpfw III Ausf F, Stug III (Stug 40) Ausf G, StuH 42, PzKpfw IV Ausf J, Jagdpanzer IV F (L/48), Möbelwagen, Hummel & Brummbar, Jagdpanzer IV/70(A), Bergepanther Ausf G, Panther Ausf A and Jagdpanther, Tiger I Ausf E, Tiger II Ausf B, Marder I, Marder III & Marder IIIM, 10.5cm LeFH 18 auf GW 39H (f), Hetzer, Carro Armato M15/42, Semovente M42 75/18,Sdkfz 10, 11, 250/9, 251/7, Panzerwerfer 42 auf Maultier, Nebelwerfer 41/42, 2cm Flak 30 and Flakvierling 38, Pak 35/36, 38 & 40, 10.5cm leFH 18, Trippel SG 6, Schwimmwagen, Sdkfz 2 Kettenkraftrad, Zundapp 750 and Goliath. Fifth volume in new Series of all-picture books showing AFVs preserved at museums and collections throughout the World, designed for the enthusiast and military modeler.
ACG 4
ACG 4. Camouflage & Markings of Canadian Armored Vehicles in World War Two / Part 1. 48 pages. An authoritative guide to the Canadian armor camouflage and markings during training and combat operations in World War II. Part 1 includes the markings system principles. Photo section covers training in Canada, training in Britain, and the Dieppe Raid. Includes the early tank Mark VI, Grizzly, Ram, Lee, Grant, Churchill, Stuart, Sherman, Universal Carrier, Dingo, Fox, Lynx and Staghound. Statistics: 48 pages, 82 color and b&w photos, 20 full-color plates of artwork.
ACG 3
ACG 3. Camouflage & Markings of the Shermans in New Zealand Service 1943-45. 64 pages. An authoritative guide to the New Zealand Sherman tanks' camouflage and markings during training and combat operations in Mid East and Italy, 1943-45. Illustrated with many rare and previously unpublished photos with very detailed captions. Includes: Sherman III, Sherman IC Firefly, Sherman VC Firefly, Sherman IB and engineering vehicles based on Sherman hull. Statistics: 64 pages, 151 b&w photos, 17 full-color plates of artwork.
ACG 2
ACG 2. Armor Camouflage & Markings of the 2nd New Zealand Division Pt.2 Italy. 56 pages. An authoritative guide to the New Zealand armor camouflage and markings during combat operations in Italy, 1943-45. Illustrated with many rare and previously unpublished photos with very detailed captions. Includes: Staghounds, M3A1 Scout Cars, Universal Carriers, Dingo, Daimler, Humber and Lynx Scout Cars, M10s, Stuarts and Shermans. Statistics: 136 b&w photos, 19 full-color plates of artwork, 1 table of unit serial numbers, 4 tables of organization & equipment.
ACG 1
ACG 1. Armor Camouflage & Markings of the 2nd New Zealand Division Pt.1 Greece & North Africa. 48 pages. An authoritative guide to camouflage and markings during the period. Illustrated with many rare and previously unpublished photos with very detailed captions. Includes: Vickers light tanks, Marmon-Herrington Armored Cars, Universal Carriers, Otters, M3 Scout Cars, Daimler Scout Cars, Lynx Scout Cars, Stuarts, Crusaders and Shermans. Statistics: 100 b&w photos, 16 color plates of artwork, 4 tables of unit serial numbers, 1 table of tactical markings of artillery subunits, 2 tables of organization & equipment.
