Early US Armor

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Early US Armor

Tanks 1916–40

Military history First World War Land forces and warfare Battles and campaigns Military vehicles

Author: Steven J. Zaloga

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Collection: New Vanguard

Language: English

Published by: Osprey Publishing

Published on: 7th April 2017

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 48 pages

ISBN: 9781472818096


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 armour is littered with failures amongst the successes.

About the Book

Featuring previously unpublished photos and fully illustrated throughout, Early American Armor (1): Tanks 1916–40 is essential reading for anyone interested in American armour, or in the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

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