Concord Publication Company #7029: German Sturmartillerie At War Vol. 1- Armor At War Series (2008) By Frank V. De Sisto
 
Concord Publications Company is a publisher specializing in military history books, particularly focusing on armored vehicles and warfare, with series like "Firepower Pictorials" and "Armor at War". 
 
This ever-expanding series provides an in-depth study of famous armored vehicles from various wars and conflicts. The carefully selected photos portray military vehicles in an interesting range of combat situations, and are supported by informative captions and an introductory text. The combination of fascinating combat photos will provide endless inspiration for fighting vehicle and dirama modelers. The 72-page format features no less than 150 high quality black and white period photos and a series of 16 colour plates.
 
Illustrated World War II organization and combat history of Stug III Ausf. A-Ausf. G
Includes 16 plates of artwork and numerous previously unpublished combat photographs

Sturmartillerie came about due to the efforts of celebrated German commander Erich von Manstein, with this new branch designed to support infantry assaults with self-propelled vehicles. It was distinct from the panzers as it was designed to work closely with the infantry. To fulfil this vision, a whole new series of vehicles was designed. The first and most common numerically was the Sturmgeschutz III. Later, other vehicle types such as the StuG IV were added to the ranks.

This book, the first volume in a comprehensive two-part study of German Sturmartillerie in WWII, is the work of Frank De Sisto. The book begins with an explanation of the various StuG III Ausfuhrungen (models). The Ausf. G was the ultimate version of the StuG III, so a description is given of its essential data and characteristics. The introductory text also covers the organization of Sturmgeschutz units. In typical Concord style, the book is brimming with black-and-white photos of StuGs in action. Photos show all the various production models from Ausf. A through to Ausf. G, and they span combat operations from 1940-1945. Readers wishing to see the StuG in action will be thrilled by the variety of pictures on offer, from the city streets of France in 1940, to the dusty summer of Operation Barbarossa, to the desperate winter of 1944-45 on the Eastern Front.

The centre of the book gives pride of place to 16 plates by Laurent Lecocq, these showing relevant tactical markings and camouflage schemes in full colour. The StuG III, StuG IV and even the Sturmpanzer IV all have their turn in the limelight in this stimulating and enthralling account of Sturmartillerie in action.
 
Soft Cover
72 Pages
In Good Condition