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US Marine Corps Tanks of World War II

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: New Vanguard - Tanks - United States

MSRP old price: $20.00


Product Info

Title
US Marine Corps Tanks of World War II
Publisher
Category
Author
Steven Zaloga
Publish Year
2012
Pages
48
Dimensions
7x10x.2"
NKG Part #
2147464234
MFG. Part #
OSPNVG186
Type
Softcover
Series
NVG186

Description

During World War II, the US Marine Corps formed six tank battalions that battled through the harsh conditions of the Pacific Theatre. Using the same basic tanks as the US Army, notably the M3 and M5A1 light tanks and the M4 Sherman medium tank, the marines made both technical and tactical innovations to make them more effective in the fight against the Japanese. Deep wading equipment, flamethrower tanks, and even wooden armor all became part of the Marine arsenal. This book examines the tactics and technology that made the US Marine Corps tank service unique in the annals of warfare.