This book describes the design and development of these two deadly opponents, the Panther and the T-34, analysing their strengths and weaknesses and assessing their tactics, weaponry and training. Moreover it gives an insight into the lives of the tank crews themselves who were caught up in the largest land conflict of World War II in some of the most important engagements in the history of warfare. This was a duel between the titans of the Soviet and German armed forces in a ruthless and relentless death match that would determine the war on the Eastern Front and indeed the fate of Nazi Germany.
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Describes the design and development of the two opponents, the Panther and the T-34, analysing their strengths and weaknesses and assessing their tactics, weaponry and training. This book gives an insight into the lives of the tank crews themselves who were caught up in the largest land conflict of World War II.
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Introduction
Chronology
Design and development
The Strategic Situation
Technical Specifications
The Combatants
Combat
Statistics and analysis
Aftermath
Bibliography

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Written by a former tank commander, a vivid account of the tank duels, complimented by the orders of battle, the maps and artwork which illustrate the weaponry, tactics and strategy of each side.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781846031496
Publisert
2007-10-03
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Vekt
316 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Dybde
8 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
80

Forfatter

Biografisk notat

Dr Robert A. Forczyk has a PhD in International Relations and National Security from the University of Maryland and a strong background in European and Asian military history. He retired as a lieutenant colonel in the US Army Reserves having served 18 years as an armour officer in the US 2nd and 4th infantry divisions and as an intelligence officer in the 29th Infantry Division (Light).

Jim Laurier attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, graduating with honours. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon.

Howard Gerrard studied at the Wallasey School of Art and has been a freelance designer and illustrator for over 20 years. He is an associate member of the Guild of Aviation Artists and has won both the Society of British Aerospace Companies Award and the Wilkinson Sword Trophy.