Combat History of Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 217 tells the story of the
only Sturmpanzer IV equipped unit to see action on the western front.
Formed in May 1944, Stu.Pz.Abt.217 fought in Normandy, Belgium, Aachen
and the Ardennes Offensive before finally perishing in Ruhr pocket in
April 1945.
Researched over more than twenty years using hundreds of German and
American records, authors Timm Haasler and Simon Vosters have
meticulously retraced the steps of the battalion to offer the reader the
most comprehensive coverage to date.
This 284-page book is illustrated with 183-large-format photographs, ten
maps and seven specially commissioned artworks by Felipe Rodna,
including interior views. QR-codes feature on a number of pages, just
point your smart phone camera at them to see the scene today in Google
Maps or Street View.