American Tanks & AFVs of World War II

Michael Green

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Osprey Publishing
01 June 2018

Second World War; Land forces & warfare; Tanks & military land vehicles; Ordnance, weapons technology

A comprehensive, highly illustrated study of US tanks and other armoured vehicles used in World War II.

The entry of the US into World War II provided the Allies with the industrial might to finally take the war to German and Japanese forces across the world. Central to this was the focus of the American military industrial complex on the manufacture of tanks and armoured fighting vehicles. Between 1939 and 1945, 88,140 tanks and 18,620 other armored vehicles were built – almost twice the number that Germany and Great Britain combined were able to supply.

In this lavishly illustrated volume, armour expert Michael Green examines the dizzying array of machinery fielded by the US Army, from the famed M4 Sherman, M3 Stuart and M3 Lee through to the half-tracks, armored cars, self-propelled artillery, tank destroyers, armored recovery vehicles and tracked landing vehicles that provided the armoured fist that the Allies needed to break Axis resistance in Europe and the Pacific.

Publishing in paperback for the first time and packed with historical and contemporary colour photography, this encyclopedic new study details the design, development, and construction of these vehicles, their deployment in battle and the impact that they had on the outcome of the war.

By: Michael Green
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 190mm,
Weight: 1.240kg
ISBN: 9781472829788
ISBN 10: 1472829786
Pages: 376
Publication Date: 01 June 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Green is a freelance writer, researcher, and photographer. He specializes in military subjects and has authored and co-authored more than 90 books. His books have been translated into a number of languages, including German, Japanese, and Georgian. In addition, Green has authored and co-authored numerous articles for a variety of national and international military-related magazines including Armor: The Magazine of Mobile Warfare, and Jane's Defense Weekly. Green is a lifetime member of the Marine Corps Tanker's Association and a tour guide at the Military Vehicle Technology Foundation. He lives in Daly City, California, USA.

Reviews for American Tanks & AFVs of World War II

"""Michael Green has provided an excellent go-to resource at a very competitive price for this comprehensive subject. His particular style, and the organization of the book make it an enjoyable read cover to cover. I highly recommend this book to any armor enthusiast interested in creating a well-stocked library, and I look forward to Mr. Green's next release."" --IPMS / USA ""...if you're seeking a one-volume pr�cis on American WWII armor, grab Michael Green's compact compendium Recommended!"" --Cybermodeler Online"