The French Sherman Tank Of The Liberation 1943-1945 - Softcover

GILLONO, Claude

9782952098861: The French Sherman Tank Of The Liberation 1943-1945

Softcover

ISBN 10: 2952098867 ISBN 13: 9782952098861

Publisher: Centurytracks, 2006

In 1943, the reborn French Army raises 3 armoured divisions with the help of the Americans. Like their American counter-parts the tip of their spear is the Sherman tank. From Normandy to Alsace for the 2e DB and from Provence to the Vosges for the 1e and 5e DBs, this tank will take part in all their battles to free France and lead the 1st French Army into Germany and Austria. During its build-up and battles, the French Army will receive nearly every model of the Sherman tank. The author describes the technical aspects that took part in its design and evolution, as well as the different variants, before turning to the battles and detailing the complex markings adopted by the French armoured divisions. Softcover book of 62pp with b&w photos and 12 pages of colour profiles/schemes & markings. Dual English & French text.

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