The Panzers: Germany’s Ultimate War Machines (1996): S01E08 – German Military Vehicles

Introduction War documentary hosted by Brian Matthews and Mark Healy, published by Chronos Films in 1996 with English narration. Sometimes referred to as, or prefixed with, the ‘German War Files’, ‘The War Archive Collection’ or ‘The War Archives’. Outline Seemingly present whenever German combat cameramen were filming, armoured cars and half tracks were as vital…

Andrew Marshall

28/11/2023

1–2 minutes

Armoured Warfare, German Army, History, Military Documentary, Tank, World War Two

Introduction

War documentary hosted by Brian Matthews and Mark Healy, published by Chronos Films in 1996 with English narration.

Sometimes referred to as, or prefixed with, the ‘German War Files’, ‘The War Archive Collection’ or ‘The War Archives’.

Outline

Seemingly present whenever German combat cameramen were filming, armoured cars and half tracks were as vital to the German war machine as the Panzers.

Designed for the vital role of reconnaissance, they ranged ahead of the advancing Panzer spearheads to assess enemy strengths and intentions. Whether on four wheels or employing the more distinctive eight wheel configuration, German armoured cars would be seen as much a symbol of the Blitzkrieg as the Panzers themselves.

This programme covers all these vehicles and includes rare footage of the late war ‘Puma’ armoured car in Normandy.

The Panzers: Germany’s Ultimate War Machines Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 1996.
Running Time: 52 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: UK.
Language: English.