AMMO of Mig Jimenez 6261 ITALIENFELDZUG. GERMAN TANKS AND VEHICLES 1943-1945 VOL.1 (English) is a unique book publication designed for military historians, World War II enthusiasts, and advanced modelers. This highly valuable title is the first volume in the ITALIENFELDZUG series and focuses on German armored vehicles and land operations carried out by the Wehrmacht during the Italian campaign from 1943 to 1945. The content of the book was created in collaboration with experts Daniele Guglielmi and Mario Pieri, who are known for their immense knowledge and in-depth analysis of armored warfare subjects.

• Number of pages: 250 (hardcover)
• Number of photos: over 400 large archival photographs
• Number of maps: 23 detailed operational maps
• Color plates: 11 vehicle color profiles, as well as decals and reproductions of original documents
• Language: English
• Category: modeling book / reference source for WWII dioramas and armored vehicles

The publication AMMO ITALIENFELDZUG VOL.1 focuses in particular on operations from the Allied landings in Sicily in July 1943, through fierce fighting on the Apennine Peninsula, up to the German capitulation. Here you will find outstanding photographs, analyses, and detailed descriptions of the most iconic German machines: the PzKpfw VI Tiger tank, the Elefant and Hetzer tank destroyers, the Wespe self-propelled guns, and remotely controlled engineer vehicles. The authors drew from a wide range of archival materials, documents, and source materials from both German and Allied archives, providing this work with a high level of scholarly value.

It is an invaluable source of inspiration for modelers replicating vehicles in scales such as 1/35 or 1/72, allowing for faithful reproduction of paint schemes, markings, and configurations. The wealth of reference materials makes preparing realistic historical dioramas easier, and the included maps help better understand the context of Wehrmacht military operations.

The book is recommended for intermediate and advanced enthusiasts of military modeling and World War II researchers. It is excellent for deepening your knowledge, working on dioramas, and recreating German vehicles used in the demanding, mountainous terrain of the Italian front.

• Time period of the described vehicles: World War II, Italian campaign 1943-1945
• Product material: offset printing, high-quality paper, and hardcover
• Difficulty level (working with reference material): 2/5 – easy access to materials and clear content layout

AMMO ITALIENFELDZUG VOL.1 is an essential addition to the library of every German WWII military vehicle modeler and fan of armored warfare history. The richness of illustrations and thoroughness of the material make this publication an inspiration both for model building and expanding historical knowledge. Highly recommended!