Sherman Tanks Of The British Army And Royal Marines

Author : Dennis Oliver
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1473885329
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sherman Tanks of the British Army and Royal Marines written by Dennis Oliver and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “One neat book full of markings for British Shermans. It will greatly appeal to both modelers and AFV enthusiasts and historians.”—AMPS Indianapolis With production in excess of 55,000, the Sherman tank was eventually in service with most Allied armies of the Second World War and by the time of the Normandy landings was the mainstay of Britain’s armored battalions. In his second book in the TankCraft series, Dennis Oliver uses wartime photos and extensively researched, exquisitely presented color illustrations to cover the Sherman tanks used by the units of the Royal Armoured Corps and the Royal Marines during the fighting in northern France. As with all the books in the TankCraft series, a large part of this work showcases available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also explained as is the complex system of markings employed by British armored regiments. This book will give the modeler all the information and knowledge required to recreate an authentic miniature representation of the tanks that fought from the beaches of Normandy, through the battles for Caen and on to killing fields of Falaise. “Provides a clear overview of the Sherman tank in British service during the Normandy Campaign. This will appeal to anyone with an interest in armoured warfare and the period covered. Much Recommended.”—Firetrench “A good-value reference for any Sherman fan, but particularly those new to the subject and who favour ‘Blighty’s’ armour.”—Airfix Model World

Author : Dennis Oliver
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781473885332
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sherman Tanks written by Dennis Oliver and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Dennis Oliver
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1526725428
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cromwell and Centaur Tanks written by Dennis Oliver and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2018-06-30 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An excellent resource for one just starting out trying to model one of these beasts . . . great background information.” —AMPS Designed with the hard lessons of the North African campaign in mind, including the adoption of a dual-purpose gun capable of firing high-explosive and anti-tank rounds, the Cromwell was one of the most successful of the British cruiser tanks produced during the Second World War. The lack of heavy armor was made up for by the tank’s high speed, provided by a Rolls-Royce Meteor engine. The Centaur was externally almost identical to the Cromwell, the major difference being the installation of the less powerful Liberty engine. While the Centaur equipped the Royal Marines during the Normandy battles, the Cromwell served until the end of the war and formed the basis for the Comet. In his fifth book in the TankCraft series, author and illustrator Dennis Oliver uses official wartime photographs and comprehensively researched, exquisitely presented color profiles to tell the story of the penultimate British cruiser tank. As with all the titles in the TankCraft series, the large full-color section features available model kits and accessories as well as aftermarket products. In addition to the color profiles, there is a gallery of expertly constructed and painted models. A separate section explains technical details and modifications made during production and in the field, giving the modeler all the information required to create an authentic replica of one of the tanks that served from the Normandy beaches to the final battles in Germany.

Author : Dennis Oliver
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1526710072
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Churchill Tanks written by Dennis Oliver and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2017-09-30 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully illustrated study of these iconic WWII tanks will be “of great interest to history buffs and an inspirational aid to modelers” (Toy Soldier & Model Figure). Designed as a heavily armored tank which could accompany infantry formations, the Churchill Tank’s ability to cross rough ground and climb seemingly unassailable hills became legendary. The tank first saw action in 1942 and the basic design was constantly reworked and up-gunned, culminating in the Mark VII version which was capable of taking on the heaviest German tanks. In this volume of the TankCraft series, Dennis Oliver uses archive photographs and thoroughly researched, vividly presented color profiles to tell the story of these fearsome British tanks. A full color section features available model kits and accessories as well as aftermarket products. In addition to the color profiles there is a gallery of expertly constructed and painted models. A separate section explains technical details and production modifications giving the modeler all the information and knowledge required to recreate an authentic reproduction of one of the tanks that contributed so much to the British effort in the battles for Normandy and the liberation of Europe.

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Publisher : Zenith Imprint
ISBN 13 : 9781610600224
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book M4 Sherman at War written by and published by Zenith Imprint. This book was released on 2007 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Concord Publications
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789623611312
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 7062 written by Concord Publications and published by . This book was released on 2007-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David Fletcher
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472821513
Total Pages : 625 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British Battle Tanks written by David Fletcher and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-23 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea of British soldiers using American tanks was not viewed with a great deal of enthusiasm by the British Army. They perceived American tanks as being crudely made, mechanically unsophisticated and impossible to fight in. However, once British crews got used to them and learned to cope with some of their difficulties, such as limited fuel capacity and unfamiliar fighting techniques, they started to see them in a far more positive light, in particular their innate reliability and simplicity of maintenance. This book, the last in a three-part series on British Battle Tanks by armour expert David Fletcher, concentrates on World War II and studies American tanks in British service, some of which were modified in ways peculiar to the British. It shows how the number of these tanks increased to the point that they virtually dominated, as well describing some types, such as the T14 and M26 Pershing, which were supplied but never used in British service.

Author : David Grummitt
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1526774135
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Leopard 2 written by David Grummitt and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2020-08-30 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modeler’s guide to one of the most powerful tanks operating today: “Highly recommended.” —AMPS Indianapolis When the Leopard 2, a third-generation main battle tank, first entered service with the Bundeswehr in 1979, at the height of the Cold War, it was indisputably the most advanced and potent tank in the world. Over four decades it has undergone numerous upgrades and modifications to ensure it remains one of the most powerful tanks operating today. It currently serves with the armies of seventeen nations, from Canada to Turkey and many European states. The Leopard 2 is also a popular subject for modelers, which is why David Grummitt’s highly illustrated expert guide is so valuable. As well as describing in detail the Leopard 2’s design, development, and combat history, he gives a full account of the wide range of modeling kits and accessories available in all the popular scales. Included is a modeling gallery, which features six builds covering a range of Leopard 2s serving with different nations and a section of large-scale color profiles which provide both reference and inspiration for modelers and military enthusiasts alike.

Author : Ben Skipper
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
ISBN 13 : 1526789809
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book M113: American Armoured Personnel Carrier written by Ben Skipper and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The M113 has become as much a recognizable part of the US military machine at war as the Bell UH-1 Iroquois and M16 assault rifle. Earning its stripes in the jungles and highlands of Vietnam, it became the most widely armored vehicle of the campaign. Such was its prowess that the Viet Cong gave it the nickname Green Dragon on account of its ability to go virtually anywhere. Its groundbreaking aluminum hull gives the M113 a relatively low weight of 12ts, this allows it to be easily transported by air and gives it an amphibious ability. The design was also easy to modify and can carry a range of support and indirect fire weapons. From mortars to ballistic missiles, the M113 spawned a progeny of useful and innovative vehicles. The base M113 is lightly armored and safe against only the lightest of small arms fire and shell splinter. As a result a range of up-armor packages have been used in the past, from sandbags to complex appliqué armur. 80,000 M113s of all types have been produced and are in use with over 50 countries, making it one of the most widely used armored fighting vehicles to be produced. Indeed such was its popularity that the US bought their final M113s in as late as 2007. The M113 was designed and developed by the Food Machinery Corporation (FMC) to replace the heavier and less reliable steel-bodied M59 and M75 armored personnel carriers. It was specifically designed to be lighter, air-portable and have amphibious capability. Carrying a crew of two, driver and commander, who manned the M113’s only weapon, a .50cal machine gun, the M113 would transport 11 soldiers into combat before withdrawing to the rear. Powered initially by a V8 petrol engine the M113 would be continuously up-engined throughout its frontline and subsequent rear support lifespan. Changes included improved suspension, smoke dischargers and externally fitted fuel tanks. Other changes have included armored commander’s turrets and slat armor. This LandCraft title looks at the M113s development where the FMC sought to utilize its chassis into as many roles as possible, from smoke generators to flamethrowers. The book also looks at how the M113 was adapted for use by numerous overseas customers and how these are upgraded to suit local conditions. Finally the title looks at the M113’s changing roles in the more sophisticated contemporary battlescape and how it’s still providing service in theatres across the world in a variety of roles, both combat and support. For the modeler there is nothing more important than the little things and this image-rich section of Land Crafts M113 title delivers the goods. Filled with crisp photos that show the M113’s many details, combined with helpful accompanying text, forms an enviable visual guide for the enthusiast and modeler alike.

Author : Dennis Oliver
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
ISBN 13 : 1399018094
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tiger I, German Army Heavy Tank written by Dennis Oliver and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated guide examines the famous WWII German tank and its operations in the Eastern Front, with extensive resources for modeling enthusiasts. The Tiger I tank might have been a break-through—and even war-winning—weapon if Germany had produced it in sufficient numbers and introduced it earlier on the Eastern Front. Instead, the Tiger played a mainly defensive role as the Wehrmacht struggled to withstand the advances of the Red Army. In his third book on the Tiger in the TankCraft series, Dennis Oliver focuses on this fascinating period in the tank’s short history. Oliver uses archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations to examine the tanks and units of the German army’s heavy panzer battalions. A large part of the book showcases available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined providing everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of the Tigers of 1943.