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Author:

Dougherty, Martin J.

Title:

Tanks of World War II up close / Martin J. Dougherty ; illustrations by Colin Pearson.

Publisher:

Rosen Pub.

Copyright Date:

2016

Description:

224 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 x 30 cm.

Subject:

World War, 1939-1945--Tank warfare.
Military tanks--History.

Other Authors:

Pearson, Colin,.

Notes:

Includes glossary. Includes bibliographical references (p. 221) and index.

Contents:

Creating the digital models -- Whippet -- Reanault FT-17 -- T-26 -- PzKpfw I -- PzKpfw II -- Type 97 Chi-Ha -- M3 Stuart -- BT-5 -- T-28 -- Matilda -- PzKpfw III -- PzKpfw IV -- T-34/85 -- Sherman -- Panther -- Cromwell -- Comet -- KV-I -- KV-II -- Tiger -- KV-85 -- IS-2 -- Maus -- Stug III -- Marder III -- Semovente 75/18 -- M7 Priest -- Elefant -- Jagdtiger -- ISU-122 -- M3 Halftrack -- LVT-1 -- SdKfz 250 -- Kettenkraftrad -- Schwimmwagen.

Summary:

"During World War II, tanks and armored fighting vehicles evolved as their production increased. Designs varied as they were equipped with larger guns, turrets, radios, and other features for specialized tasks. Readers will get a detailed view of the Whippet, Tiger, Maus, and many other tanks, with a particular focus on the specifications and armament attachments. Each tank's role in the war is described alongside photographs of it in battle, providing a look into military technology that will entrance military history buffs and reluctant readers"--Provided by the publisher.

Series:

Military technology : top secret clearance

ISBN:

150817086X (lib.)
9781508170860 (lib.)

Locations:

FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

SPPE104 -- Independence Public Library (Independence)