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Swimming Shermans: Sherman DD amphibious tank of World War II (New Vanguard 123)

By David Fletcher

Book information

Year
2006
ISBN
1841769835, 9781841769837
Open Library ID
OL8922877M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
17 MB (17419357 bytes)
Pages
48\51
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The Sherman DD (Duplex Drive) tank was designed by the Allies specifically for the D-Day landings; enveloped in a waterproofed canvas screen, the tank was launched at sea from landing craft and then 'swam' slowly to shore, where the screens were deflated, allowing the tanks to operate as fighting vehicles. Exploring the development and modifications of the Sherman DD, this book discusses its many variants, including the prototype Valentine DD tank and its role as a training tank in Britain and limited operational use in Italy, and examines the successes and tragic failures on the beaches of Normandy and further into North-West Europe, including the challenge of crossing the River Rhine.

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