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The M47 M48 Patton Tanks

By Jim Laurier , Steven Zaloga

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
1999
ISBN
1855328259, 9781855328259
Open Library ID
OL8993099M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
28 MB (29604618 bytes)
Series
New Vanguard 031
Edition
Revised
Pages
52\52
Scanned
yes
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04
Военные дисциплины;Оружие и военная техника;Osprey

Description

With Cold War fears mounting, the M47 and M48 were rushed into production - teething troubles were inevitable. In the decade that followed, however, these tanks proved to be the backbone of US armoured units. In its lifetime, the Patton has played vital roles in three wars, including Vietnam, and has served with more than 25 nations it has spawned derivatives such as the Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge, an anti-aircraft variant, and has undergone diverse armament modifications. This book provides a comprehensive view of the M47 and M48 Patton tanks, combining technical information with fascinating accounts of the performance, development and deployment of this battle-tested and truly international fighting machine.

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