US Anti-tank Artillery 1941-45 (New Vanguard)
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (826 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1841766909 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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J. wszolek said Another great title. Ever drive by an American Legion post and see an anti-tank cannon sitting there and wonder why it was built and how well it served our country? Well this book certainly answers that question. The book is full of info on the development of each US anti-tank gun used during WWII (as well as experimental designs), the doctrine that it was designed around, and how well it served in combat. Details include types of ammo used and availability, armor penetration data, when and where. History Nut said Excellent coverage of a specialized subject. Prior to reading this book, I was marginally acquainted with the subject. I knew of the existance of the Excellent coverage of a specialized subject Prior to reading this book, I was marginally acquainted with the subject. I knew of the existance of the 37mm and 57mm guns but only that. Now that I have read the book, I have a greater appreciation of the weapons and certainly am much better informed on their use and technical details. The book also covers later, heavier designs but the first two are covered in greater detail because they were the most numerous and used the most. Mr. Zaloga knows his subject well and more i. 7mm and 57mm guns but only that. Now that I have read the book, I have a greater appreciation of the weapons and certainly am much better informed on their use and technical details. The book also covers later, heavier designs but the first two are covered in greater detail because they were the most numerous and used the most. Mr. Zaloga knows his subject well and more i. "Five Stars" according to William Hazlett. Nice book good service
I highly recommend this book.” Bryan Gray, Armorama (May 2005). “This is a well thought out book with just the right amount of information and pictures for the modeler. The Author does not drag out the explanations and makes it very easy for the laymen to understand and follow alongOverall this is a great book for anyone interested in US Anti Tank development and use
This in turn proved unequal to the demands of warfare in France in 1944, and further anti-tank measures were developed – rocket propelled grenades for infantry use, and weapons designed specifically for use by the Tank Destroyer Force.. By the time it entered service in Tunisia in 1943, the gun was already obsolete, and the US began the licensed manufacture of the British 6-pdr in the hope of finding a quick solution to its artillery requirements. The US Army's development of the 37mm anti-tank gun began in response to needs identified during the Spanish Civil War
He has published numerous books and articles dealing with modern military technology, especially armoured vehicle development. Steven J Zaloga was born in 1952, received his BA in history from Union College, and his MA from Columbia University. His main area of interest is military affairs in the former Soviet Union and Eastern E