SS39001 FERDINAND/ELEFANT DETAIL
By David Doyle.

In an effort to turn the proverbial lemon, in the form of an
unsuccessful Tiger design, into lemonade, Porsche engineers at
the behest of the German army, converted the failed chassis into
one of the largest and most potent tank destroyer designs of
World War II. Initially fielded as the Ferdinand, the vehicles
were further modified, and ultimately given a new - and apt -
name: 'Elefant.' This new volume explores not only the combat
history of both the Ferdinand and Elefant, but also chronicles
the development of the ill-fated Porsche Tiger design through 88
period black-and-white photos. Further enhancing its utility to
the enthusiast, 110 full-color photos of the only surviving
examples of each type illustrate the nuances of the construction
and subsequent wartime modification of these giant tank killers.
Also features 16 detailed line drawings as well as 15 masterful
color profiles; 80 pages.
ISBN 978-0-89747-704-8, soft cover