MMP Books 58099 Camera ON 13 Cross-Country Lorries: German Manufacturers EN

MMP Books 58099 Camera ON 13 Cross-Country Lorries: German Manufacturers EN is a unique publication aimed at both military vehicle modelers and enthusiasts of military automotive history. The book, published by the renowned MMP Books publishing house, features never-before-published archival photographs of German cross-country trucks from the Weimar Republic era and the early Third Reich, specifically from the Reichswehr motorization program that began in 1926.

• Product category: specialist modeling and historical book
• Format: A4, softcover
• Page count: 80 pages
• Language: English

In the book, you will find over 150 unique photos of cross-country trucks from companies such as Büssing, Henschel, and Krupp. The focus is primarily on three-axle, 3-ton load capacity lorries, whose design and production were in response to the military requirements of the time. The first Henschel Typ 33 B 1 was delivered as early as 1928, highlighting their early involvement in the development of German land forces.

The historical period covered by this publication is the interwar period and the beginning of World War II. The featured vehicles were widely used by the German army in training, logistics, and combat operations, including during the first campaigns of World War II. The uniqueness of this title lies in the access to private, previously unpublished photographic sources, providing inspiration for both modelers and historians.

The book is printed on high-quality paper, offering excellent sharpness of details visible in the photos. It serves as an excellent reference source for building vehicle models in the 1/35 and 1/72 scales – allowing for accurate reproduction of construction details, markings, and traces of use on historic trucks by German manufacturers.

We recommend this title to all modelers and collectors wishing to expand their knowledge of German military automotive history of the interwar and World War II periods, as well as to those searching for unique photographs for diorama projects or professional reconstructions of historic vehicles. Owing to its substance and rich source material, the book deserves a 5/5 on the difficulty scale – it is valuable for both beginners and advanced enthusiasts of modeling and military technology history.