{"product_id":"american-tanks-of-world-war-ii-9781838862893","title":"American Tanks of World War II","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganised chronologically by type, \u003ci\u003e American Tanks of World War II \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a highly-illustrated guide to the main armoured fighting vehicles used by the US Army during World War II. Each featured profile includes authentic markings, colour schemes, and full specifications - a key reference guide for military modellers and WWII enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the United States producing almost 90,000 AFVs during World War II, American tanks made up the bulk of those deployed by the western Allies, and were even supplied through the lend-lease scheme to the Soviet army on the Eastern Front. \u003ci\u003eAmerican Tanks of World War II \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the tanks, self-propelled guns, halftracks and armoured cars deployed by American forces, from the Torch landings in Algeria to the hard fighting in Normandy and the bitter Ardennes offensive. \u003cbr\u003eOrganised chronologically by type, the entries include the M3 Stuart, the first American-crewed tank to engage the enemy in tank combat in the war; the ubiquitous M4 Sherman, which proved cheap and reliable and was built in great numbers and in many variants; the M22 Locust light tank, designed to be air-dropped in support of airborne units; and the M26 Pershing, a heavy tank that arrived late in the war and was capable of beating the best tanks Germany had to offer. There are also chapters on the many motor gun carriages used by US forces, including the M8 HMC and T12 halftrack, both designed to provide close support for infantry. \u003cbr\u003eIllustrated with expert colour profile artworks for each entry and completed with technical specifications, \u003ci\u003e American Tanks of World War II \u003c\/i\u003eis a detailed reference guide for modellers and enthusiasts with an interest in World War II AFV technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Stephen Hart is a senior lecturer at the Department of War Studies, the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He has written many books on military history topics, including \u003ci\u003eRoad to Falaise\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMilitary Atlas of Tank Warfare\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGerman Weapons of World War II\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTechnical Guide: Russian Tanks of World War II\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dr. Russell Hart is Professor of History and Director of the Diplomacy and Military Studies Program at Hawai'i Pacific University, Honolulu, Hawai'i. He is the author of Clash of Arms and Guderian; and co-author of \u003ci\u003eModern Russian Tanks\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGerman Tanks of WWII\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWeapons \u0026amp; Tactics of the Waffen-SS\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePanzer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe German Soldier in WWII\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNorthwest Europe: 1944-1945\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA World in Flames\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Amber Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52127711101202,"sku":"9781838862893","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_81163e8b-66f1-456f-ad8f-bf05e26c3683.jpg?v=1773744233","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/american-tanks-of-world-war-ii-9781838862893","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}