Kagero 0013 Sturmgeschütz IV EN – Monograph of the Wehrmacht Assault Artillery

The publication Kagero 0013 Sturmgeschütz IV EN from the iconic Photosniper series is an excellent source of knowledge for advanced historic modelers, reenactors, and World War II military enthusiasts. Authors Łukasz Gładysiak, Grzegorz Okoński, and Jacek Szafrański clearly analyze one of the lesser-known yet crucial vehicles of German assault artillery – the Sturmgeschütz IV.

• Product category: modeling book, historical publication (monograph)
• Number of pages: 80 (A4 format, high-quality paper)
• Language: English
• Publisher: Kagero
• Unique content: archival photographs, color profiles, 3D visualizations, paint schemes for the described vehicle
• Historical model: Sturmgeschütz IV – German assault gun

Sturmgeschütz IV – History and Application

The Sturmgeschütz IV (Sd.Kfz. 167) debuted in the German armed forces in 1943-1945, becoming a significant element of fire support, especially in the second phase of World War II. It was designed as a response to shortages of Panzer IV vehicles and urgent frontline needs. Equipped with a long-barreled 7.5 cm gun, it surpassed the classic Panzer IV in both anti-tank combat and infantry support. Ultimately, more than 1100 units were built, and the vehicle was widely used on the Eastern, Western, and even Italian fronts.

The publication discusses in detail the process of recovering a vehicle from the collection of the Armored Weapon Museum in Poznań, making it unique also for enthusiasts of historic vehicle restoration. Rich archival documentation and contemporary photos bring even the smallest structural details closer to the reader.

Why choose this publication?

• Exceptional quality of archival and contemporary photos
• Essential aid for building scale models – clear diagrams, color profiles, 3D renders
• Reliable historical analysis of a vehicle used by the Third Reich’s army during World War II
• Indispensable for scale modelers in 1/35, 1/48, as well as for military history enthusiasts

Target Group and Difficulty Level

Recommended for experienced modelers and history researchers. It offers excellent substantive support with difficulty level 1 (a product intended for reading and analysis, not requiring assembly). For those building Sturmgeschütz IV models in any scale, this is an invaluable source of inspiration and knowledge.