The M47 and M48 Patton Tanks

Informationen zum Autor Steven J. Zaloga, illustrated by Jim Laurier Klappentext With Cold War fears mounting, the M47 and M48 were rushed into production - teething troubles were inevitable. In the decade that followed, however, these tanks proved to be the backbone of US armoured units. In its lifetime, the Patton has played vital roles in three wars, including Vietnam, and has served with more than 25 nations; it has spawned derivatives such as the Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge, an anti-aircraft variant, and has undergone diverse armament modifications. This book provides a comprehensive view of the M47 and M48 Patton tanks, combining technical information with fascinating accounts of the performance, development and deployment of this battle-tested and truly international fighting machine. Zusammenfassung With Cold War fears mounting, the M47 and M48 were rushed into production - teething troubles were inevitable. In the decade that followed, however, these tanks proved to be the backbone of US armoured units. In its lifetime, the Patton has played vital roles in three wars, including Vietnam, and has served with more than 25 nations; it has spawned derivatives such as the Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge, an anti-aircraft variant, and has undergone diverse armament modifications. This book provides a comprehensive view of the M47 and M48 Patton tanks, combining technical information with fascinating accounts of the performance, development and deployment of this battle-tested and truly international fighting machine. Inhaltsverzeichnis Production · Operation of the M47 and M48 · Replacement and Retrofit · Operational Deployment

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Steven Zaloga, Steven J Zaloga, Steven J. Zaloga
• Con la collaborazione di: Jim Laurier (Illustrazione)
• Editore: Osprey Publishers
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781855328259
• ISBN: 978-1-85532-825-9
• Pagine: 48
• Dimensioni: 184 mm x 248 mm x 5 mm
• Serie: New Vanguard; Osprey New Vanguard S.; New Vanguard
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Politica e sua amministrazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia; Military vehicles, Warfare & defence, United States of America, USA, War and defence operations, Land forces and warfare