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OverviewThe United States, being at peace, had not foreseen the need for a specialised tank recovery vehicle, despite the ramping up of tank production in 19401941. However, observation of the new world war quickly pointed to the need for such a vehicle. Armored vehicles, immobilised for any reason, were easily destroyed by opposing troops, denying the possibility for recovery and repair or even the salvaging of parts after the battle. This book chronicles the development and use of the US and British military's Sherman tankbased armored recovery vehicles. AUTHOR: The armour books by David Doyle, author of over 175 books, are noted for their thorough coverage of historic vehicles and his celebrated ability to locate scarce vintage imagery. SELLING POINTS: . A concise history of the various types of recovery vehicles based on Sherman medium tanks . Coverage of these vehicles in action, both in WWII and Korea . Includes info on many obscure subvariants 210 colour and b/w illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: David DoylePublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weight: 0.499kg ISBN: 9780764362347ISBN 10: 0764362348 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 28 September 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationThe armor books by David Doyle, author of over 175 books, are noted for their thorough coverage of historic vehicles and his celebrated ability to locate scarce vintage imagery. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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