Leopard 1
Germany's Post-WWII Panzer
$81.38
- Hardcover
176 pages
- Release Date
28 September 2026
Summary
An illustrated guide to the Kampfpanzer Leopard 1. The Leopard was one of several key battle tanks in the NATO arsenal during the Cold War.
The Leopard 1 was West Germany’s first domestically designed and produced battle tank in the aftermath of the Second World War. Work began on the type at Fa. Porsche System-Engineering Ltd. in the early 1950s.
The Leopard entered service with the Bundeswehr in 1965. Since then, more than 6,000 Leopards have been built with many variations …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764371622 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0764371622 |
| Author: | Rolf Hilmes |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Military History |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 28 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 45g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm |
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About The Author
Rolf Hilmes
Rolf Hilmes served as a reserve officer in the Panzertruppe, receiving training on the Bundeswehr’s main battle tank, the Leopard. Following his military service, he transitioned into the armaments industry, working as a tank technology consultant. He later became a lecturer and department head at the Bundeswehr Academy. Since his retirement, Rolf Hilmes has dedicated his time to his interests, which include preparing presentations, articles, and books focused on tank technology.
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