Panzer Tracts 5-2 Panther Ausf. A
Coming in late October
Researched and written by Hilary Doyle, this completely revised edition of Panzer Tracts No.5-2 Panther Ausf.A is a significant step forward from the original 2003 publication. While the first edition was closely aligned with Panther Tank: The Quest for Combat Supremacy, this new 2025 edition stands as the most authoritative single-volume reference on the Panther Ausf.A ever published.
As with all Panzer Tracts titles, every page is grounded exclusively in original wartime documents, factory records, and meticulous examination of surviving vehicles. No speculation — just hard facts, carefully interpreted.
This upgraded edition features:
128 pages of fully revised content — that’s 60 more pages than the original — including newly uncovered historical and technical information.
108 large, high-resolution photographs, an increase of 71 images, all reproduced to the highest possible quality.
50 pages of precisely dimensioned CAD drawings in 1:35, 1:20 and 1:10 scale, created to original Panther manufacturer tolerances and assembly standards — the most accurate Ausf.A plans ever published.
The book delivers an exhaustive analysis of Panther Ausf.A development, tracing its evolution from vehicles outwardly similar to the Ausf.D right through to the final Ausf.A assembled in July 1944. Within these pages is a complete chronology of design refinements, production-line changes, and field modifications — supported by tables, annotations, and previously misunderstood or overlooked factory documentation. A quick-reference summary table of all key changes is printed on the back cover for rapid access.
Whether you are a military historian, technical researcher, or scale modeller, this Panzer Tracts No.5-2 is an essential addition to any Panther library — and an indispensable tool in understanding the development of one of the most influential tanks of World War 2.
Contents
Introduction
Panther Ausführung A, Design and Development
Panther Ausführung A Production
CAD Drawings
Modifications Introduced During Production
Armour Suppliers
Operational Experience with the Panther Ausf.A
Improvements
60(!) more pages
71(!) more photographs
Revised CAD drawings, updated with the latest information
Rewritten text, updated with the latest information
Reworked images for clarity and tonal quality
Clearer layout and navigation
Table of Contents
Title on the spine
Perfect bound for durability
Please note: Because of the well-known volatility in the exchange rate and tariff situation, the price quoted below is an estimate, and is subject to change before the books are delivered in the last quarter of 2025.
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