MMP Books 81845 Camera ON 07 Hotchkiss H35 & H39. Through A German Lens EN is a unique English-language publication, enriching your modeling and historical library. This A4 format book consists of 72 pages and features over 90 unique photographs of the French Hotchkiss H35 and H39 tanks in German service, providing an extremely valuable source material for modelers and military history enthusiasts.

• Category: Historical-modeling album, specialist publication
• Publisher: MMP Books
• Book format: A4, 72 pages
• Language: English
• Over 90 original, high-quality archival photographs
• Ideal documentary support for building scale models, especially 1/35, 1/72

The Hotchkiss H35 and its modernized variant H39 were French light tanks originally designed for infantry, but after their project was rejected by the infantry, they were transferred to the cavalry. Their production took place just before World War II, and these tanks saw combat during the French Campaign in 1940. After the fall of France, over 500 units were seized by the Wehrmacht and used by German forces as Panzerkampfwagen 35H 734(f) and 39H 735(f), especially for occupation duties, police, and logistical support.

This publication excellently illustrates the daily life and construction nuances of the Hotchkiss tanks within German formations, revealing detailed changes and adaptations made to the vehicles between 1938-1945 (the period of World War II). The extensive photographic material allows modelers to verify details of camouflage, markings, and technical modifications of the vehicles – especially valuable when building scale models and reconstructing historical vehicles.

Recommendation: We especially recommend this album to advanced and intermediate modelers (usage difficulty level: 2/5) who value authenticity and unique sources of inspiration. It is also a perfect choice for military collectors and World War II history enthusiasts seeking expert archival materials.