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

This ‘War Archive’ set of exclusive programmes brings the most comprehensive collection of the Wehrmacht’s mobile fighting armour ever compiled as a definitive series. At the heart of the series is the story of the evolution of the German tank, including the Panzer and Tiger tanks in their various configurations, which swept all before them throughout Europe, Russia and Middle East during the Blitzkrieg campaigns.

Their powers are amply illustrated through the lenses of the German combat cameramen who accompanied the front line action in all the theatres of war. Their abilities are assessed and judged against the capabilities of the allied armour which they were born to crush.

In addition the series is complemented with in-depth coverage of the armoured cars and half tracks whose main task was to range ahead of the tank battalions. It was often said that where you found these vehicles, the Panzers would not be far behind.

The series deals with the evolution of each tank, many of which were judged to be the best designed tanks of the war.

The Panzers: Germany’s Ultimate War Machines Series

• Episode 01: Panzer I and II – Light Tanks.
• Episode 02: Panzer III – Medium Tank.
• Episode 03: Panzer IV – Heavy Tank.
• Episode 04: Panzer V Panther.
• Episode 05: Panzer VI Tiger – Heavy Tank.
• Episode 06: Panzer Hummel – Mobile Heavy Artillery.
• Episode 07: Panzer Stug II and IV – Assault Guns.
• Episode 08: German Military Vehicles.
• Episode 09: Panzer – Germany’s Ultimate War Machine.
• Episode 10: Guns of the Wehrmacht 1933-45.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s):
  • Micky Shephard
• Producer(s):
  • Mike Croker
• Writer(s):
  • Mark Healy
• Music:
• Cinematography:
• Editor(s):
• Production:
  • VAF Liechtenstein Production
  • Chronos Films UK
• Distributor:
• Release Date: 1996.
• Running Time: 52 minutes.
• Rating: Unknown.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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