Table of Contents

Design and development- the Long 75mm and 105mm Howitzer · Production modifications and improvements 1942 to 1945 · Production history - Manufacturing plants of Alkett and MIAG · Combat capabilities · Operational history · Tactical employment · Organisation · Combat history examples · Commentary on the colour artwork · Index

About the Author

Hilary Louis Doyle, is an expert on German armoured vehicles and has written numerous books on AFV's including the Encyclopaedia of German Tanks. Hilary lives in Dublin with his wife and three children. Tom Jentz, born in 1946, is one of the world's leading AFV researchers and is best known for the Encyclopaedia of German Tanks. Tom lives in Maryland with his German wife and two children. Peter Sarson has produced graphic cutaways for many armoured vehicle publications, and is regarded as one of the world’s great illustrators of military vehicles. Peter lives and works in Dorset. Mike Fuller started his career in the British Aerospace Industry, working on both Harrier and Concorde projects. He later worked for MOD Technical Publications dealing with armoured fighting vehicles. Now an experienced freelance illustrator he has produced artwork for a wide range of books and partworks.