Sdkfz 250/1 To 250/12 Armoured Halftrack (Miltary Vehicles in Detail 1)

About this book

Contracts to design an develop a range of halftrack vehicles was placed by the German government with various manufacturers in 1932. The first prototypes completed were those in the 8ton and 3ton classes and were developed by Hanomag. The Leichter ZugKraftwagen HlKl2 3ton model was developed over four years to become the standardized SdKfzII in army service. The vehicle was fitted with a 90hp Maybach six-cylinder water-cooled petrol engine and manual transmission. This first volume in the Military Vehicles in Detail series will include a detailed history of the unit in service along with information on variants markings and unit allocations. Alongside the comprehensive illustrative section which will include detailed shots of models in color the book will also include scale drawings and comprehensive guidance notes on camouflage