| Sherman Tank Vol. 1: America's M4a1 Medium Tank in World War II Contributor(s): Doyle, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764355678 ISBN-13: 9780764355677 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Vehicles - History | Military - World War Ii - Technology & Engineering | Military Science |
| Dewey: 623.747 |
| LCCN: 2018934114 |
| Series: Legends of Warfare: Ground |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 9.3" W x 9.3" (1.70 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book documents the development and production of the M4A1 through its many variations, as well as its combat use around the globe. Produced by Lima Locomotive Works, Pressed Steel Car Company, and Pacific Car and Foundry, the M4A1 was the first of the famed Sherman tanks and preceded the welded-hull M4 into production. Powered by a nine-cylinder, air-cooled radial engine, the M4A1 fought in North Africa with both US and British forces, across northwestern Europe, and on Pacific Islands with both the Army and the Marines, serving well into the 1950s. The evolving design went through three major hull designs, multiple turret designs, and armament with either a 75 mm or 76 mm gun--all of which are detailed in this book. Extensive archival photographs are augmented by stunning color images of preserved tanks, taking the reader around and inside this famed warhorse. Part of the Legends of Warfare series. |
Contributor Bio(s): Doyle, David: - Author of more than 100 books, David Doyle's military books are noted for their thorough coverage of historic vehicles and his celebrated ability to locate scarce vintage imagery. |
