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| Author | : Michael Green |
| Publisher | : Capstone |
| Total Pages | : 40 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9780736824163 |
Describes the M1A1 Abrams tank, including its history, equipment, weapons, tactics, and future use with the U.S. Army. Includes photo diagram.
| Author | : Steven J. Zaloga |
| Publisher | : Osprey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1993-01-28 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781855322837 |
The M1 Abrams was the most radical departure in US tank design since World War II. Until the advent of the M1 in the early 1980s, the US Army had relied on the steady evolution of the M26 Pershing tank, through the M46, M47, M48 and M60. The M1 design came at a time when there were a host of important new tank technologies coming to fruition, in terms of structure and weaponry: these were integrated into it. This book details the design, development and operational use of one of the world's best main battle tanks.
| Author | : R. P. Hunnicutt |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 468 |
| Release | : 2015-05-15 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781626541597 |
This ambitious entry in R.P. Hunnicutt's 10-volume compendium of American tank history details the development of the Patton tanks, including the M60 series as well as other vehicles based on the tank chassis or employing other elements of the tank's design. First developed in the period between WWII and the Korean War, various iterations of the Patton armored military vehicle have served as a crucial component of American military operations in all manner of engagements. Hunnicutt spares no detail as he examines the origins and deployment of the M46 and M47 in the early days of the Cold War and for the duration of the Korean War. As the conflict escalated, increasing numbers of Patton tanks were deployed in Korea and many remained after the armistice to protect the tenuous agreement. Developed to replace the M47 Patton and M4 Sherman, the M48 Patton main battle tank boasted a variety of technical improvements and was relied upon heavily throughout the Vietnam War, with over 600 individual tanks deployed alongside U.S. forces during the war. Hunnicutt provides detailed technical information about these vehicles and their role in the U.S. Army and Marines. The M60 product-improved descendant of the Patton tanks and its many variations is also treated with exacting detail by Hunnicutt, who takes us through the numerous and important variations on the Patton design. Spanning the history of America's most widely used main battle tank, Hunnicutt's "Patton" is an absolute must-have for anyone interested in the history of the American military. Richard Pearce Hunnicutt (1926-2011) enlisted in the 7th Infantry Division in 1944 and in 1945 was promoted to sergeant and awarded the Silver Star for his heroic actions. After WWII, Hunnicutt earned a Masters in engineering from Stanford University under the GI Bill. In addition to being one of the most respected metallurgists in California, Hunnicutt wrote the definitive 10-volume history of the development and employment of American armored vehicles. As a tank historian and leading expert in the field, Hunnicutt was one of the founders of the US Army Ordnance Museum at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD and was a close friend and frequent contributor to the Patton Museum at Fort Knox, KY.
| Author | : James Kinnear |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 194 |
| Release | : 2019-09-19 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1472838564 |
The T-55 is one of the most iconic weapons created by the Soviets during the Cold War and also one of the most widely deployed weapons in history. Like its younger brother, the T-54, the T-55 enjoyed a long career in the Red Army and even into the early days of the reformed Russian Army. Under their control it saw very little combat use or deployments, but it was widely sold to other nations and participated in many of the wars and combat operations from the mid-1960s to the present. The T-55 has been employed in almost every conflict in the Middle East and Africa from its introduction into service. Even today the tank is still employed by both sides in the Syrian Civil War, and they are also in service with Kurdish forces in the struggle against ISIS in the northern part of Iraq. Containing more than 400 stunning contemporary and modern photographs, and written by two experts on Soviet armour, this authoritative book tells the complete story of the T-55, one of the most widely produced tanks of all time.
| Author | : Marsh Gelbart |
| Publisher | : Brasseys Uk Limited |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781857531688 |
The role of the armoured fighting vehicle (AVF) on the battlefield is probably the subject of more discussion now than at any time in recent history. From the formidable main battle tank to the light armoured personnel carrier, the variety and role of these versatile vehicles is extensive. This work details the equipment to be found in current use throughout the world.
| Author | : James Kinnear |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 194 |
| Release | : 2018-11-29 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1472833317 |
A highly illustrated study of the T-54 Main Battle Tank and its variants that formed the backbone of the Soviet Army during the years of the Cold War. The menacing silhouette of the T-54 tank prowling down streets of Eastern European capitals or roaring across fields in massive exercises remains one of the most enduring images of Soviet power in the early years of the Cold War. Its sleek and unmistakable shape was a warning to any nation that wanted to stand against the USSR. Yet all of this masked a flawed, outdated design, and when T-54s began to clash with the Western armoured vehicles in proxy wars in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, they were found to be on the losing side of many of the battles. Containing over 500 stunning contemporary and modern photographs, and written by two experts on Soviet armour, this authoritative book tells the complete story of the T-54, one of the most widely produced tanks of all time, including many previously unheard of variants.
| Author | : Michael Jerchel |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 111 |
| Release | : 2012-11-20 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1782006958 |
In 1963 West Germany and the United States signed an agreement to develop the best tank in the world the MBT/KPz-70. Though by 1970 this project was stopped, West Germany used the components created for the MBT/KPz-70 to develop a new main battle tank the Leopard 2. Since 1979, when the first Leopard 2 rolled off the production line, the Leopard 2 has undergone various modifications, and has been exported to various European countries. Enhanced by Osprey's signature colour plates and cutaway artwork, this book examines the development of the Leopard 2 from the first batch to its evolution into the improved Leopard 2 A5, detailing its features and variants.
| Author | : Daniel Germain |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2011-08-19 |
| Genre | : Tanks (Military science) |
| ISBN | : 9782352501770 |
KEYNOTE: * Volume one of a truly indispensable resource for those who are passionate about modern tanks This new work dedicated to contemporary combat tanks will be appearing in two volumes. Volume one introduces about one dozen tanks from four countries: France, USA, Japan, and Germany. Among them the reader will find the famous US Abrams, the well known French Leclerc and its German equivalent the Leopard. Marc Chassillan provides a detailed analysis of each tank, including plans, supporting profiles, and action shots. In addition, there are technical chapters on the machinery, exterior armor, the sight, and weaponry. This is truly the bible for those who are passionate about of modern tanks. AUTHOR: Marc Chassillan is an international specialist of combat tanks. Trained as an engineer, Chassillan has participated in the development of the Leclerc tank and has written numerous articles in the journal RAIDS. Illustrated throughout
| Author | : Simon Dunstan |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 50 |
| Release | : 2022-04-28 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1472854365 |
The successor to the Chieftain from the 1960's, work began in 1976 on development of a new MBT specifically for the Iranian army, who needed a more capable tank than the Chieftain to suit their climatic and geographical conditions. However, once the revolution occurred in 1979 the British army was reluctantly forced to accept this new design themselves. Once in service there were technical problems resulting in various modifications. However, the Challenger would go on to great success in the Gulf War, playing crucial roles in both Desert Storm and Desert Sabre operations. In this book, Simon Dunstan examines this tank in detail, evaluating its performance both on the test range and in the field of battle.
