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OverviewThis was a duel between the stalwart of the Wehrmacht armored divisions - the Panzerkampfwagen III - and the American's as yet untested M3 Grant. In reality both would prove unequal to the task as they floundered amidst the rugged hills and ravines of the Tunisian landscape. This book charts the design and development of these two disparate rivals - their vastly different armament and armor as well as their tactical concepts. Analysing the strengths and weaknesses of these two opponents, this book explores the successes and failures of the Grant and Panzer III as they clashed at the critical battles of North Africa. Moreover it is an insight into the lives of the tank crews themselves as they struggled with the twin horrors of tank warfare and the fight for survival amidst some of the most inhospitable terrain on earth. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gordon L. Rottman , Ian Palmer (Illustrator) , Giuseppe Rava (Illustrator)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Osprey Publishing Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 24.80cm Weight: 0.316kg ISBN: 9781846032615ISBN 10: 184603261 Pages: 80 Publication Date: 08 May 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: Awaiting stock The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Language: English Table of ContentsIntroduction · Chronology · Design & development: · The strategic situation · Technical specifications: · The combatants · Gunnery, small unit tactical and maintenance training will be discussed along with the effect of the climate on tank crews · Combat: Fast-paced description of the fighting at Kasserine · Statistics and analysis · Aftermath/Conclusion:ReviewsThis book tells the remarkable story chronologically, covers design & development, the strategic situation, technical specifications, gunnery, small unit tactical and maintenance along with the effect of the climate on tank crews, a brief combat description of the fighting at Kasserine...statistics and analysis and an Aftermath/Conclusion. --<i>Howie Belkin, International Plastic Modellers' Society (July 2008).</i></p> The book then goes on to detail this initial major combat between the two forces, following up with an analysis of the event and what came afterwards. All of this is superbly illustrated with maps, cutaways, and period photographs, making this edition a must-have for those interested in the combat capabilities of these two machines. --<i>Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (May 2008)</i></p> This book tells the remarkable story chronologically, covers design & development, the strategic situation, technical specifications, gunnery, small unit tactical and maintenance along with the effect of the climate on tank crews, a brief combat description of the fighting at Kasserine...statistics and analysis and an Aftermath/Conclusion - Howie Belkin, International Plastic Modellers' Society (July 2008). <br> The book then goes on to detail this initial major combat between the two forces, following up with an analysis of the event and what came afterwards. All of this is superbly illustrated with maps, cutaways, and period photographs, making this edition a must-have for those interested in the combat capabilities of these two machines. - Scott Van Aken, modelingmadnes.com (May 2008) This book tells the remarkable story chronologically, covers design & development, the strategic situation, technical specifications, gunnery, small unit tactical and maintenance along with the effect of the climate on tank crews, a brief combat description of the fighting at Kasserine...statistics and analysis and an Aftermath/Conclusion - Howie Belkin, International Plastic Modellers' Society (July 2008). <br><br> The book then goes on to detail this initial major combat between the two forces, following up with an analysis of the event and what came afterwards. All of this is superbly illustrated with maps, cutaways, and period photographs, making this edition a must-have for those interested in the combat capabilities of these two machines. - Scott Van Aken, modelingmadnes.com (May 2008) Author InformationGordon L Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces trained as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969-70 and in airborne infantry, patrol and intelligence. He was a special operations forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Centre for 12 years and is now a freelance writer. Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist. A graduate in 3D design, he currently works as a senior artist for a leading UK games developer. Besides his artistic interests he is also a keen musician and motorcyclist. Born in Faenza in 1963, and from an early age taking an interest in all things military, Giuseppe Rava has established himself as a leading military history artist. Entirely self-taught, Giuseppe is inspired by the works of the great military artists, such as Detaille, Meissonier, , Rochling, Lady Butler, Ottenfeld and Angus McBride. He lives and works in Italy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |