--- product_id: 8945125 title: "Panzer III vs Somua S 35: Belgium 1940 (Duel, 63)" brand: "steven j. zalogarichard chasemore" price: "175.19 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8945125-panzer-iii-vs-somua-s-35-belgium-1940-duel-63 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Panzer III vs Somua S 35: Belgium 1940 (Duel, 63) **Brand:** steven j. zalogarichard chasemore **Price:** 175.19 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Panzer III vs Somua S 35: Belgium 1940 (Duel, 63) by steven j. zalogarichard chasemore - **How much does it cost?** 175.19 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8945125-panzer-iii-vs-somua-s-35-belgium-1940-duel-63) ## Best For - steven j. zalogarichard chasemore enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted steven j. zalogarichard chasemore brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Panzer III vs Somua S 35: Belgium 1940 (Duel, 63) ## Images ![Panzer III vs Somua S 35: Belgium 1940 (Duel, 63) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815vn0qrbOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Panzer III vs Somua S 35: Belgium 1940 (Duel) *by M***Z on Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022* interesante libro de la segunda guerra mundial en especifico la batalla de Francia. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Detailed account of the first major tank battle of World War II *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2014* This title compares the Panzer III F, the best medium tank on the German side in May 1940, against its closest counterpart among the French, the SOMUA S 35. The basic statistics strongly favored the S-35, with its thicker armor and more powerful 47 mm gun. The S-35 could easily penetrate the Panzer III's frontal armor at battle ranges, whereas the Panzer III had to maneuver for a flank shot with its inadequate 37mm gun. The two tanks were comparable in speed. Even in radio communication - a weakness among other French tanks - there was little to choose; both types were equipped with receivers on most tanks, while only platoon/company command tanks had transmitters. The main weakness of the S-35 was, in the author's words, "wretched ergonomic design of the turret." The tank commander had to aim and fire the gun, aided only partly by a loader who had to duck to avoid taking an expelled cartridge in the face when the gun was fired.This analysis is penetrating and informative, especially the sections on design and development and the combatants. Did you know there was an assault gun version of the S-35 planned with a 75-mm gun, roughly comparable to the German Sturmgeschutz III? Or that the French DLM (light mechanized division) was better at tank/infantry cooperation than a panzer division, both in organization and practice, at this stage of the war? It leaves the reader room for speculation about how armored warfare might have developed on the western front had the astonishingly sudden Allied disaster of May-June, 1940 been averted.This title gives a decent summary of the fighting in the so-called "Gembloux Gap" of eastern Belgium, where the French successfully delayed the German advance, an accomplishment tarnished somewhat since the main German effort was really a few miles south in the Ardennes. As the author notes, both sides could claim victory. The French fought firmly; there was none of the "tank panic" in eastern Belgium as happened near Sedan. The author fails, however, to give the kind of minute-by-minute detailed analysis of a face-to-face engagement between the opponents that is normally the best feature of the "duel" series. In places the Gembloux fighting descends into a dull recitation of events with little of the detail and insight so richly provided earlier in the text.Still, this is well-illustrated, well-diagrammed, and informative with insights not available in other sources; a short and readable page-turner for tank addicts. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Offering from Osprey Publishing. *by R***K on Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2014* Once again Osprey Publishing comes thru. Despite the small size, the books contains enough information to satisfy the reader. I also goes a long way in explaining the reasons why the French armored forces failed to stem the Germans despite having technically superior tanks. However, poor ergonomics and a lack of time to develop or modify tactical doctrine were the greatest failings of the French. A great companion piece to the book Panzer IV vs Char Bis! And has me looking forward to the Panzer II vs. 7TP and the Panzer IV vs. Sherman coming next year. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8945125-panzer-iii-vs-somua-s-35-belgium-1940-duel-63](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8945125-panzer-iii-vs-somua-s-35-belgium-1940-duel-63) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-27*