MMP Books 81838 Camera ON 06 The Einheits-Diesel EN – Photographic Monograph of a Military Truck

MMP Books 81838 Camera ON 06 The Einheits-Diesel EN is a unique publication aimed at military history enthusiasts, modelers, and collectors of World War II military vehicles. The book, in English, published in A4 format and consisting of 80 pages, is part of the popular Camera On series, which presents Wehrmacht equipment and operations of World War II in great detail.

• Title: Camera ON 06 The Einheits-Diesel EN
• Publisher: MMP Books
• Category: modelling literature, reference albums
• Format: A4, 80 pages, softcover
• Language: English
• Number of illustrations: over 100 unique archival photographs

The book documents the history of the German military truck leichter gelandegängiger Lastkraftwagen "Einheitsdiesel", which was developed with the intention of unifying and simplifying logistics in the German army. Work on the standard truck began in 1934, but only the 3-axle, 2.5-ton capacity version entered serial production. Between 1937 and 1940, over 14,300 vehicles were produced thanks to the cooperation of nine renowned German manufacturers (including Bussing-NAG, Daimler-Benz, MAN, Henschel, Borgward, and Krupp).

The Einheits-Diesel was widely used on all fronts of World War II by the German army, including during the campaigns in Poland and France, on the Eastern Front, and during operations in North Africa. The vehicle was distinguished by its high all-terrain versatility, durability, and standardized construction, which made servicing easier.

The album contains over 100 previously unpublished photographs, obtained from private collections and German archives, covering bodywork details, interiors, specialized superstructures, and vehicles in field use. It is an unrivaled source of inspiration and knowledge for modelers building replicas in the popular 1/35 and 1/72 scales.

The publication is recommended for both beginner and advanced modelers—for anyone seeking invaluable support when enhancing models or accurately representing historical paint details and signs of operational wear. The difficulty level of using the album’s contents for modelling purposes is rated at 1/5.

Summary: If you want to faithfully recreate a German World War II transport vehicle or broaden your historical knowledge and reference collection, MMP Books 81838 Camera ON 06 The Einheits-Diesel EN is a must-have for your library.