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Early US Armor - Tanks 1916-1940

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: New Vanguard - Tanks - United States

MSRP old price: $18.00


Product Info

Title
Early US Armor - Tanks 1916-1940
Publisher
Category
Author
Steven J. Zaloga
Publish Year
2017
Pages
48
Dimensions
7.25x9.75x.12"
NKG Part #
2147655765
MFG. Part #
OSPNVG245
Type
Softcover
Series
NVG245

Description

Between the two World Wars, the US contributed significantly to the development of the tank, a weapon invented by the British and the French seeking a way to break through the lines of German trenches. From the employment of the French Renault FT and British Mark V during their involvement in World War I, the US branched out with their own indigenous designs including the M1 Cavalry Car and the M2 Light and Medium tanks, the precursors to the Stuart and Grant tanks of World War II. Tank designers in this period faced unique challenges and so the story of early American armor is littered with failures amongst the successes.

Featuring previously unpublished photos and fully illustrated throughout, Early American Armor (1): Tanks 1916-40 is essential reading for anyone interested in American armor, or in the development of tank design.