US Army Tank Crewman 1941–45

US Army Tank Crewman 1941–45
Author :
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Total Pages : 64
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1841765546
ISBN-13 : 9781841765549
Rating : 4/5 (549 Downloads)

Book Synopsis US Army Tank Crewman 1941–45 by : Steven J. Zaloga

Download or read book US Army Tank Crewman 1941–45 written by Steven J. Zaloga and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 2004-06-24 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revealing what it was like to live and fight in a medium tank during World War II (1939-1945), this book is structured around the career of a single tanker from 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division. The focus is largely on the crew of an M4 Sherman, though light tank service is also studied. Tank operation required a well- trained and well-coordinated crew. The crew positions and roles of tank commander, gunner, driver, loader, and assistant driver are all covered in detail, together with recruitment procedure, specialist training, and the variety of specialized clothing and personal weaponry.


US Army Tank Crewman 1941–45 Related Books

US Army Tank Crewman 1941–45
Language: en
Pages: 64
Authors: Steven J. Zaloga
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2004-06-24 - Publisher: Osprey Publishing

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Revealing what it was like to live and fight in a medium tank during World War II (1939-1945), this book is structured around the career of a single tanker from
US Army Tank Crewman 1941–45
Language: en
Pages: 142
Authors: Steven J. Zaloga
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-08-20 - Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Revealing what it was like to live and fight in a medium tank this book is structured around the career of a single tanker from 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored
US Marine Corps Tank Crewman 1941–45
Language: en
Pages: 166
Authors: Kenneth W Estes
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-06-20 - Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The ferocity of the Pacific war almost defied the available military technology. In this environment the evolving use of tanks by the US Marine Corps played a s
The Tank Commander Pocket Manual
Language: en
Pages: 224
Authors: R. Sheppard
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2016-08-19 - Publisher: Pool of London Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

From the pioneering tactics and terror of the Blitzkrieg assault, through the carnage of Barbarossa, Kursk, the Desert War, and the Normandy Bocage and the Batt
Panzer Crewman 1939–45
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors: Gordon Williamson
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2002-04-25 - Publisher: Osprey Publishing

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In World War II (1939-1945), the Panzer crews spearheaded every major campaign or battle from the invasions of Poland and France to the last great counter-offen