Description: The author in this book gives a fascinating insight into the history of the Panzers, from their in the 1920’s; developing the most effective tank; the hostility by other units; the difficulty encountered at the start of the campaigns, as well as the detailed descriptions of battles in Europe, Russia and Africa. In the shadow of the Versailles Treaty which restricted Germany’s arms, the concept of the panzer division was born nurtured by proponents such as von Seeckt, Guderian, von Brauchitsch, von Reichenau and von Blomberg these superstructures were to thunder their way across Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Yugoslavia, Greece, North Africa and Russia.  Despite their success the Panzers had their problems and weakness, and at times the cost of victory was very high.  Illustrated throughout with photographs, this book gives a comprehensive account of the Panzers, their achievements and their trail of destruction.