MMP Books 58990 Camera ON 26 Renault R35 & R40 Through a German Lens EN

MMP Books 58990 Camera ON 26 "Renault R35 & R40 Through a German Lens" is a unique publication intended for military history enthusiasts, modelers, and World War II researchers. The A4-format book, consisting of 80 pages, features text in English and a rich collection of original photographs of French Renault R35 and R40 tanks, taken by German soldiers during wartime operations.

• Category: modeling publication, historical reference, photo album
• Renault R35: French light infantry tank used during the Second World War
• Renault R40: improved version of the R35, produced from April 1940 with a longer, more effective gun
• Countries: France (original production and use), Germany (use of captured vehicles)
• Historical period: Second World War (1939–1945)
• Number of vehicles produced: about 1,680 by June 1940
• In the publication: high-quality archival photographs, mostly taken during military campaigns on the Western Front
• Materials: printed book, softcover (paperback)
• Use: an excellent reference source for 1/35 and 1/72 scale plastic and resin modelers and all interested in accurate historical reconstruction of Renault R35/R40 tanks
• Contents: detail photos, general views, outdoor illustrations, and wartime documentation
• Difficulty level: 1 (easy, ideal for beginner and advanced modelers alike)

"Camera ON 26 Renault R35 & R40 Through a German Lens" stands out for its unique approach—the photos document not only the vehicles in French service, but also broadly show captured tanks used by the Wehrmacht. This allows for a detailed reproduction of usage methods, captured markings, and modifications. This publication can greatly enrich a modeler's workbench, providing authentic inspirations and essential information for creating accurate dioramas and models.

I highly recommend this book to collectors and military history enthusiasts and most of all to modelers seeking reliable source material for working on Renault R35 and R40 vehicles from the Second World War period. It is an essential item for anyone who values historical accuracy and wishes to expand their knowledge of French armored equipment.