This is a new book purchased from The Works recently. As I have stated before I find this shop has some interesting books available at very reasonable prices. This book was originally published in German in 2016 and this is the English edition published this year.
The book is essentially an unit history by veterans of the battalion from its formation in late 1943 until the end of the war. Both official records and personal experiences are blended into a fascinating story. The photographs used are mainly from those veterans and most have never been published previously. This is a wonderful record of life and combat with the Tiger tank on the eastern front. The level of detail is amazing and there are many fascinating details including lots of information on the maintenance and repair facilities in the battalion. This is a side of tank fighting that is not normally seen or appreciated.
One thing that is highlighted clearly is that despite the dissolution of Germany in 1945 this battalion still had access to new vehicles, fuel and spare parts right up to the end of March in that year. They were even able to secure train transportation in the last days of March to move west. It was only in the middle of April that things finally fell apart and the unit ceased to exist as a fighting force.
Overall a splendid book that will appeal to anyone interested in the Tiger tank or Panzer forces generally.
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