Gepard: The history of German anti-aircraft tanks

Gepard: The history of German anti-aircraft tanks
by Walter J Spielberger

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The book presents for the first time a Comprehensive synopsis of the long journey which the technological developments of Air Defense has traveled, from the initial conception of the Anti-Ballon Cannon in the year 1870 to todays highly complex Anti-Aircraft, Gun and Missile Tanks.
Although the history of the German Anti-aircraft Tank has had many facets of its own, it has also in the main, remained very closely associated with the development of the battletank.
Parallel with the development of jet powered combat aircraft and their ever increasing all-weather capabilities, more and more demanding technological and/or electronic requirements have had to be established for both todays air defense systems and those of the future. It is therefore clear that in order to provide modern armies in the field with effective air cover, that modern anti-aircraft tanks must possess the highest possible standards in regards to mobility, fire power and armored protection.
On October 29th 1980, the last of the Gepard anti-aircraft tanks procured for the German Army was officially handed over by Krauss-Maffei AG at their factory in Munich.
This book describes the long journey till this became a reality.


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