Combat History of Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 217

Combat History of Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 217 tells the story of the only Sturmpanzer IV equipped unit to see action on the western front. Formed in May 1944, Stu.Pz.Abt.217 fought in Normandy, Belgium, Aachen and the Ardennes Offensive before finally perishing in Ruhr pocket in April 1945.

Researched over more than twenty years using hundreds of German and American records, authors Timm Haasler and Simon Vosters have meticulously retraced the steps of the battalion to offer the reader the most comprehensive coverage to date.

This 284-page book is illustrated with 183-large-format photographs, ten maps and seven specially commissioned artworks by Felipe Rodna, including interior views. QR-codes feature on a number of pages, just point your smart phone camera at them to see the scene today in Google Maps or Street View.

“"This book has a lot to offer for anyone interested in the Stupa and wants to make a unit-specific accurate model...Highly Recommended for beginner to advanced builders."”

"This book has a lot to offer for anyone interested in the Sturmpanzer and wants to make a unit-specific accurate model. Highly Recommended for beginner to advanced builders."-- "AMPS Indianapolis"
"This is not a book that you can finish in a few days. The amount of information is extensive so it will take you a fair amount of time to read it. But is is superbly done and provides an outstanding history of this unit, which is the only one of its type to operate solely on the Western Front. Most highly recommended."-- "ModelingMadness.Com"
"The table of contents is extensive (note the number gaps which indicate photo and text quantity) and shows that over a decade of research was done."-- "Modelers Alliance"

Felipe Rodríguez Náñez, AKA Felipe RODNA is an architect, CG artist and military Illustrator from Salamanca, Spain. He has been interested in military subjects since childhood and his interest for illustration ran parallel to modeling. Felipe's artworks have great attention to detail and his work shows a balance between technical illustration and art.

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