{"product_id":"us-battle-tanks-1917-1945-hardcover","title":"Us Battle Tanks 1917-1945 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteven J. Zaloga\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive and detailed \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eillustrated\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e examination of the development and combat performance of US battle tanks from World War I to the end of World War II. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this, the first of two highly illustrated volumes examining the complete history of US Army and US Marine Corps battle tanks, Steven J. Zaloga focuses on the history of the tank in American service from the first experiments with armored vehicles in the early years of the 20th century through to the end of World War II. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExpanding on material published in Osprey series including New Vanguard, Campaign, and Duel, \u003ci\u003eUS Battle Tanks 1917-1945\u003c\/i\u003e explores the concepts and practice of tank development from the Renault FT, through the M4 Sherman to the M26 Pershing. It describes the experiences of the crews who saw combat, the performance of each tank in battle, and how each American armored fighting vehicle compared with the enemy armor it faced, as well as the key lessons learned from combat that led to new concepts and technological breakthroughs.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven J. Zaloga\u003c\/b\u003e received his BA in History from Union College and his MA from Columbia University. He has worked as an analyst in the aerospace industry for four decades, covering missile systems and the international arms trade, and has served with the Institute for Defense Analyses, a federal think tank. He is the author of numerous books on military technology and history, with a focus on armored warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 9.79 x 7.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 21, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42153266184327,"sku":"9781472858825","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/8fa5b6e609b1ac26826a3d0196e25981.webp?v=1733220289","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/us-battle-tanks-1917-1945-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}