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Churchill Crocodile Flamethrower

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: New Vanguard - Tanks - British

Last Stocked on 2/2/2021

Product Info

Title
Churchill Crocodile Flamethrower
Publisher
Category
Author
David Fletcher
Publish Year
2007
Pages
48
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x.25"
NKG Part #
2147394265
MFG. Part #
OSPNVG136
Type
Softcover
Series
NVG136

Description

A fire-breathing monster on the battlefield, the Churchill Crocodile was one of the most awe-inspiring weapons of World War II. Tank expert David Fletcher chronicles the development of the flamethrower tank, examining the dramatic effect of these tanks in battle from use in France to the terrifying attack on the Senio River in Italy, as well as investigating the post-war use of Crocodiles to burn down and sterilize the site of Belsen concentration camp, and their mobilization for the Korean War. Researched using the papers of Reginald Fraser - the genius behind the flamethrowers - and dramatically illustrated with detailed artwork and previously unpublished photographs, this book brings to life the true terror of these tanks.