Development & Production
Technical parameters
Deployment in combat
Post-war fate
The big guide is 160 pages long! The complete story and detailed anatomy of the most feared armour of World War II. Everything about the steel legend from the ranks of the German Panzerwaffe. A detailed translation, packed with detailed information, photographs, diagrams and illustrations by the authors from The Tank Museum, UK, published by Haynes.
The German Tiger I heavy tank, with its famous 88mm gun, was the most feared armoured vehicle of World War II. This book provides an exceptional insight into the convoluted fate of one of these fascinating war machines. It is the famous Tiger 131 of the Bovington Tank Museum - the only tank of this type ever restored to full operational capability. Thanks to a wealth of photographs, documents and accompanying texts prepared by the Tank Museum's team of experts, you will experience the story of Tiger 131 and its siblings in every detail.
You will find out how the tank was born, how its development and production took place and how difficult it was to restore and make all its components operational. Personal recollections of German tankers give an insight into what it was like for the crews to live with this 70-ton monster amidst the madness of World War II.
From the table of contents:
Mighty firepower: Discover the qualities of the 8.8cm gun that made the tank such a dangerous opponent
Legendary Tiger 131: Meet the fate of a fully functional example
The Maybach engine: Discover with us the steel heart of the fifty-seven-ton colossus
Every last detail: Explore the battle space and the Tiger's impressive exterior