During the interwar period, Czechoslovakia developed world class munitions. Everything from rifles to artillery was produced not only for local use, but also for export. This included tanks. In the mid 1930s, this included the well armed light tank the LT vz.35. While other light tanks were armed with machine guns or small caliber cannon, the LT vz.35 had a 47 mm gun, which at the time was basically a potent anti-tank gun.

The tank went through the usual teething troubles, but was quick, had a fairly smooth ride, and was armored to be able to withstand small arms fire. It quickly became the main light tank of the Czech Army and was successfully sold abroad. When the Germans overran Czechoslovakia in 1938/39, they gained possession of all of the nations LT vz.35 tanks. These made up a goodly number of units in the German Army at the start of WWII. They were well liked by crews and outperformed the Panzer I and Panzer II tanks then in service. The type was still around during the invasion of the Soviet Union, though by that time they were decidely obsolescent.

During this time, the tank was supplied to various Axis partners including Bulgaria and Romania, who used them until the end of the war. They were also used in secondary roles such as training or modification into other vehicle types.

This book covers the development and use of the LT vz.35 in the various armies in which it served. It is obvious that the author has done a lot of research as every unit that operated the tank along with the various markings and camouflage carried by them is fully covered. Add to it the very large number of period photographs and you have a complete history of this important early war tank. It makes for a superb book on the subject that I know you will enjoy.

November 2026

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