The PzKpfw IV was essentially a comprehensive support weapon, and its participation in World War II is difficult to separate from the history of the Panzerwaffe as a whole.

A powerful and durable war machine, the PzKpfw IV was supplied to various German allies and remained in service with the Spanish and Finnish armed forces for some time after the end of the war.

In its glory years of 1942-43, the PzKpfw IV was the main weapon of the Panzerwaffe. An in-depth examination of this productive war machine by Bryan Perrett fully captures the interesting history and technical details of one of the largest armored vehicles to participate in combat.