Description
The alliances formed by Nazi Germany in World War II can be traced to agreements like the 1936 pact with Italy, prompting Italian leader Benito Mussolini to introduce the term “Axis.” This was succeeded by the 1940 Tripartite Pact, which officially unified Germany, Italy, and Japan as the central Axis powers. Additional allied nations included Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria. Nonetheless, geographical separations and political disparities—especially with Japan—often obstructed effective coordination. This book combines historical military analysis with detailed colour profiles, exploring the contributions and roles of diverse Axis-aligned nations and their military equipment throughout World War II.
Daniele Guglielmi and Mario Pieri—renowned experts in military history and modelling- have teamed up with talented illustrator Claudio Fernández to create an exceptional resource for military vehicle enthusiasts and modellers. Fernández delivers meticulously researched, high-quality colour profiles of vehicles employed by the Axis nations.
The result is a compelling reference for modellers and military history enthusiasts seeking topics beyond the usual fare. This title features rare examples of vehicles, including the Panther, Tiger, and Kübelwagen, alongside Allied vehicles like the Sherman, T-34, Churchill, Matilda, Jeep, and GMC lorries—some used by Axis forces in unique circumstances.
Many of the images and details presented are rare, offering a more complete understanding of the vehicles that fought alongside Germany in World War II, even when separated by thousands of kilometres, as was the case with Japan.
