US Battle Tanks 1917–1945

Steven J. Zaloga

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Osprey
03 September 2024

History; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; First World War; Second World War; Land forces & warfare; Tanks & military land vehicles

A comprehensive and detailed illustrated examination of the development and combat performance of US battle tanks from World War I to the end of World War II.

In this, the first of two highly illustrated volumes examining the complete history of US Army and US Marine Corps battle tanks, Steven J. Zaloga focuses on the history of the tank in American service from the first experiments with armored vehicles in the early years of the 20th century through to the end of World War II.

Expanding on material published in Osprey series including New Vanguard, Campaign, and Duel, US Battle Tanks 1917–1945 explores the concepts and practice of tank development from the Renault FT, through the M4 Sherman to the M26 Pershing. It describes the experiences of the crews who saw combat, the performance of each tank in battle, and how each American armored fighting vehicle compared with the enemy armor it faced, as well as the key lessons learned from combat that led to new concepts and technological breakthroughs.

By: Steven J. Zaloga
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 190mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781472858825
ISBN 10: 1472858824
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 03 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction Chapter 1: US Tanks of World War I Chapter 2: US Tanks in the Interwar Years Chapter 3: US Tanks in World War II Chapter 4: US Tanks in the Pacific Theater Conclusion Appendix: American Tanks by the Numbers

Steven J. Zaloga received his BA in History from Union College and his MA from Columbia University. He has worked as an analyst in the aerospace industry for four decades, covering missile systems and the international arms trade, and has served with the Institute for Defense Analyses, a federal think tank. He is the author of numerous books on military technology and history, with a focus on armored warfare.