A new volume after nine years, Panzer Tracts No.22-6 is set to become the definitive reference on all types and variants of the German Sd.Kfz.8 halftrack
That’s some of the best news yet from Panzertracts. A completely new title to go with my complete set of these books. It’s at the top of my list! In the order of which I would like to see new titles, my first is a complete re-vamp of the Sturmgeschutz III series, followed by completion of the Pz.Kpfw. IV series. After that, I will eagerly consume whatever new titles they put out. I see that the late Tom Jentz’s name is on the cover. I presume that he was still with us when the book was started.
This is great news! Literature on this vehicle is rather sparse. I have only the old, better-than-nothing volume #16 from Nuts & Bolts.
On the StuG III, we at least have (had) the two excellent volumes from HistoryFacts:
Sadly out of print, except volume 2 in German.
The Panzer IV definitely needs some love, though. David Coyne on Track-Link coined it (ha!) the most complicated tank in the world (I would say it’s the Sherman). Craig Ellis’ work has been ground-breaking, just from meticulously analyzing period photographs. Now all this information needs to be put in a more systematic form, in my opinion. Panzer Tracts 4-3 is a good start for the H/J, but could be expanded with this new knowledge. Especially regarding the differences between the three manufacturers.
I have both of the History Facts StuG.III books as well as the N&B book you have mentioned. There’s always room for more. I have heard of, but do not own Mr. Ellis’s book (books?). As he says “eight wheels, good”!