Armored Attack 1944: U.S. Army Tank Combat in the European Theater from D-Day to the Battle of Bulge - Hardcover

Zaloga, Steven J.; Markov, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0811707695 ISBN 13: 9780811707695

Publisher: Stackpole Books, 2011

Synopsis

The tank played a key role in many of the battles of World War II; it was an indispensable weapon that could halt entire armies and wreak havoc on the battlefield. Early in the war it was the German tanks that were lauded for their dominance, their tactical employment far outstripping their opponents. Of course this was not to last, the Americans were entering the fray with their superior tactics and advanced weaponry.In his Armored Attack 1944, Steven Zaloga explores U.S. Army Tank combat from D-Day to the Battle of the Bulge, detailing various operations, strategy, tactics and decisions deployed in the latter stages of the war. They turned the tide and were vital in altering the course of the war.Steven Zaloga is a world-renowned armour historian and has appeared in documentaries on the History Channel. His other books include Armored Thunderbolt.

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Review:

.... it will without a doubt be recognized as the best photographic work treating the United States Army s massive contribution to victory in Europe yet seen.... a rich source of detail for the modeller or the military historian and offers excellent value --Military Modelcraft International, December 2011

From the Publisher:

Steven Zaloga is a world-renowned armour historian and has appeared in documentaries on the History Channel. He has written more than 100 books on armoured vehicles and the U.S. Army and Red Army in World War II. He lives in Abingdon, Maryland.

About this edition

• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0811707695
• ISBN 13: 9780811707695
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 480