German material from the Second World War has been the subject of numerous publications, yet certain topics have remained unexplored by military historians. Among these are the vehicles and equipment of pioneers, although used extensively and without which the Blitzkrieg could not have had such formidable efficiency. This book therefore fills a void. It traces the evolution of amphibious vehicles developed for the Wehrmacht from the beginnings of the 1930s, to the secret end-of-war projects which remained at the drawing board stage. 144 pages - 200 photos - 30 profiles