Overview

The 15 cm sIG 33 (schweres Infanterie Geschütz 33, ""Heavy Infantry Gun"") was the standard German heavy infantry gun used in the Second World War. It was the largest weapon ever classified as an infantry gun by any nation. Early production models were horse-drawn with wooden wheels. Later production models had pressed steel wheels, with solid rubber tyres and air brakes for motor towing. In this volume the author provides a detailed impression of these vehicles through original photographs, taken both during and before the war by the normal German soldiers who both used and served with these now classic weapon.

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Highly recommended. -- AMPS Indianapolis

Dioramists will appreciate the settings. -- Historical Miniatures Gaming Society The majority of the photos are of the steel wheel version with the solid rubber tire variant getting a smaller section. Any information on the gun in the image is provided through the captions of the many photos in the book. This sort of thing is a boon to modelers and enthusiasts alike. It is a welcome addition to this series. -- ModelingMadness.Com Highly recommended. -- AMPS Indianapolis

This undoubtedly is a great resource for the historical buff as well as an excellent reference for the modeler, beginner or skilled. Given the time frame the photos were taken, most are of high quality with an exorbitant amount of clarity and detail which the modeler or historian will find helpful. -- AMPS Dioramists will appreciate the settings. -- Historical Miniatures Gaming Society The majority of the photos are of the steel wheel version with the solid rubber tire variant getting a smaller section. Any information on the gun in the image is provided through the captions of the many photos in the book. This sort of thing is a boon to modelers and enthusiasts alike. It is a welcome addition to this series. -- ModelingMadness.Com Highly recommended. -- AMPS Indianapolis

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The author is a British acknowledged expert in this field.

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