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Correction abbreviation for Panzerkampfwagen?
BillGorm
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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 07:48 AM UTC
Can someone help me with the correct abbreviation for panzerkampfwagen? I've found a number of variations, but I'm not clear which one is correct:

- Pz.
- Pz.Kpfw
- Pz.Kfw
- Pzkw

Thanks for any help.
GewoonWouter
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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 08:42 AM UTC
HI

I think the correct one used is number two:
Pz.Kpfw.

cheers
BillGorm
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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 10:28 AM UTC
Thanks, Wouter. I tend to use pzkw as shorthand, but I think you're right that it should be Pz.Kpfw.
yeahwiggie
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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 08:54 PM UTC
Actually I always thought it was the Pz.Kfw., so without the second p.
BillGorm
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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 11:15 PM UTC
Wikipedia consistently uses PzKpfw for its articles (not that it's never wrong). I also found that variant in The Modeler's Guide to the Tiger Tank. It might be more modeling guide than definitive reference source, but the author used quotes, which makes me think it's from a period source or solid source: "The official designation for this prototype was 'PzKpfw VI (7.5cm),' but both 'D.W.' and 'VK 30.01' were also used."
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