Author Name:
Steven J. Zaloga
From the Sherman Firefly and the Tiger to the Abrams M1, Battleground takes a fully-illustrated look at the greatest tanks in history.
Packed with harrowing first-hand accounts, archival photographs, stunningly life-like digital artwork and fact boxes, this guide discusses the best-known tanks and the crucial engagements from World War II to the Iraq War.
An expert introduction by Steven J. Zaloga, the co-author of Overlord: The D-Day Landings, also charts the development of tank warfare and technology. There's also a detailed exploration of types of ammunition, profiles of renowned soldiers who drove the tanks, and battle analysis tables that discuss the success of tanks during World War II.
ISBN:
9781849085519
Number Of Pages:
368
Product Category:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
01/08/2011
Our Release Date:
05/07/2011