Formed shortly after the outbreak of World War 2 & equipped with Messerschmitt Bf 109 Es Jagdgeschwader 1 was initially tasked to defend the regional North Sea & Baltic coastal areas & Germany's main port cities & naval bases The greatest task for JG 1 though came after 1942 in its defence of the Reich against the US Eighth Air Force's B-17s & B-24s bearing the brunt of defence against increasingly regular larger & deep penetrating USAAF daylight bomber raids with fighter escort Levels of attrition subsequently grew but so did experience among the leading aces who were often the subject of propaganda films & literature Many of Germany's most famous World War 2 aces flew with JG 1 including Herbert Ihlefeld (132 victories) Heinz Bar (220) & Walter Oesau (127) piloting Bf 109 Es Fw 190s & the Heinkel 162 jet fighter Packed with photographs & profile artwork & revealing first-hand accounts this is the compelling story of the Luftwaffe fighter pilots who battled to defend the skies of Germany ...

Combining the destructive firepower of the 88mm gun with the outstanding mobility of the Panther series the Jagdpanther is quite probably the best-known tank destroyer of the Second World War In the vehicle's first action on 30 July 1944 three Jagdpanthers managed to destroy eleven British tanks in a vicious two minute firefight near the village of Les Loges in Normandy cementing the Jagdpanther's reputation as a potent tank killer In his fifth book in the Tank Craft series Dennis Oliver uses contemporary photographs & meticulously researched superbly presented colour & monochrome illustrations to tell the story of these heavy self-propelled anti-tank guns & the units which operated them in the German defence of the Western Front As with all the books in the Tank Craft series a large part of this work showcases available model kits & aftermarket products complemented by a gallery of expertly constructed & painted models Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production & in the field are also explained giving the modeller all the information & knowledge required ...

A model construction kit of the Jagdpanzer 38 (t) anti-tank gun often called Hetzer (Chaser) It was characterised by its low silhouette & the tried & tested 75 cm Pak (anti-tank gun)- Fine surface engravings- Vinyl tracks- Moveable gun- Detailed chassis- authentic transfers for 2 versions ...

The Jagdpanzer 38 (Sd Kfz 1382) later known as Hetzer (baiter) was a German light tank destroyer of the Second World War based on a modified Czechoslovakian Panzer 38 (t) chassis The project was inspired by the Romanian Mare&351;al tank destroyer The Jagdpanzer 38 was intended to be more cost-effective than the much more ambitious Jagdpanther & Jagdtiger designs of the same period Using a proven chassis it avoided the mechanical problems of the larger armoured vehicles It was built on the Panzerkampfwagen 38 (t)&8216;s widened & lengthened chassis with modified suspension (larger road-wheels from Praga TNH n A prototype reconnaissance tank) & up-rated engine The new engine was 160 PS Praga AC2 6-cylinder engine controlled by Praga-Wilson gearbox (5 forward & 1 reverse gear) Chassis was modified in order to accommodate larger gun & thicker armour than regular Panzerkampfwagen 38 (t) tank Its combat weight was 16 metric tons (versus 98-tonnes for the Pz 38 (t) & it could travel at maximum speed of some 42 kmh ...

The Jagdpanzer 38 (t) (Sd Kfz 1382) later known as Hetzer (&8220;baiter”) was a German light tank destroyer of the Second World War based on a modified Czechoslovakian Panzer 38 (t) chassis The project was inspired by the Romanian &8220; Mare&351;al” tank destroyer The name Hetzer was at the time not commonly used for this vehicle It was the designation for a related prototype the E-10 The &352;koda factory for a very short period confused the two names in its documentation & the very first unit equipped with the vehicle thus for a few weeks applied the incorrect name until matters were cleared However there exists a memorandum from Heinz Guderian to Hitler claiming that an unofficial name Hetzer had spontaneously been coined by the troops Post-war historians basing themselves on this statement made the name popular in their works the vehicle was never named as such in official documents ...

Jagged Alliance Back In Action is a contemporary remake of the latest title in the much-loved Jagged Alliance series of turn-based mercenary-themed strategy games Designed from the ground up to offer a modern gaming experience Back in Action showcases an updated isometric 3D look & interface highly detailed character models & a variety of new gameplay features Jagged Alliance Back In Action takes players to the fictitious country of Arulco where a ruthless dictator has seized power & only a small group of rebels stand to resist him Tasked with freeing the island from the dictator&s iron grip players will command rebel & mercenary forces while using tactical diplomatic & economic tools to keep troops supplied & ready for the next fight all while commanding them directly in nail-biting battles Jagged Alliance Back In Action&s innovative "plan & go" combat system combines real-time strategy (RTS) with turn-based elements to guarantee that the intricacies of tactical warfare are rendered in dynamic exciting gameplay This challenges would-be commanders to master not only strategy & tactical combat but also to maximize their team&s capabilities through RPG-like character advancement & expert balancing of limited resources & battlefield logistics Liberate the people topple the dictator Engage in a massive non-linear ground campaign to free the oppressed people of the gorgeously-rendered fictitious country of Arulco assembling your own motley crew of mercenaries to get the job done Become a complete commander Prowess in strategy & tactics is not enoughcan you master the intricacies of RPG-like character development a challenging economy & the logistics to keep your troops supplied
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In the standalone add-on Jagged Alliance Crossfire players are transported to Khanpaa a peaceful country suffering under the brutal attacks of mercenary troops To save his country from these bloody massacres Ambassador Behnam Atiqullahs has no other choice but to hire his own mercenary teams to get to the bottom of these inexplicable & bloodthirsty attacks & to put an end to Khanpaa&s agony The first completely new story in the Jagged Alliance universe in almost a decade Unique mix of tactics RTS RPG & economic simulation gameplay Optional line of sight mode & fog-of-war New location new enemies new weapons new threats Ten new MERC mercenaries bringing the roster up to 50 mercs 20 new achievements 15-20 hours of additional gameplay ...

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Jagged Alliance is back &8211; With a new take on turn-based tactics adventure elements & the well-known quirky mercenaries! Set 20 years after the first Jagged Alliance this spin-off lets you experience a road trip into a jungle hell to test your mind & body to the limits! This time it&8217;s just you & a few allies versus an entire island ruled by a drug overlord & his crazed army Constantly on the brink of breakdown faced with dehydration & no support from home you lead a team of seasoned mercenaries against vastly outnumbering armed forces Use tactical brilliance & guerilla tactics to destroy their structures & strengthen the island&8217;s population to take back what is rightfully theirs Do you have what it takes to rise to old glory? Features 2 Player online co-op mode Deep turn-based tactical gameplay mixed with adventure elements Choose a variety of tactics ranging from stealth to brute force Strong character personalities with own skills desires & personal conflicts Rage skills Unique character abilities that get more powerful over the course of the battle Powerful Commanders coordinate enemy troops on the battlefields Face terrifying experimental drugs & use them to manipulate your enemies ...

Jagged Alliance is back
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