Sherman Tank Canadian, New Zealand and South African Armies - Italy, 1943-1945 (Paperback)

The Sherman tank served with most Allied armies during the Second World War and it is justly famous for the role it played in the Normandy landings and the subsequent drive into Germany. But the part played by the British commonwealth armoured units in the Italian campaign is less well known and in his latest volume in the TankCraft series Dennis Oliver uses wartime photos, extensively researched text and highly-detailed colour illustrations to cover the Sherman tanks of the Canadian, New Zealand and South African armies that battled their way up the Italian peninsula. Although it was often out-gunned by its opponents the Sherman's ability to handle the worst terrain and its mechanical reliability ensured that it was at the forefront of every battle and contributed greatly to the final Allied victory. Examined in this book are both the 75mm armed version and the potent tank killer referred to toady as the Firefly, as well as a number of little-known field modifications. A large part of this work showcases available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined, providing everything the modeller needs to recreate an accurate representation of these historic vehicles.

General

Imprint:	Pen & Sword Military
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Tank Craft
Release date:	February 2023
Authors:	Dennis Oliver
Dimensions:	297 x 210 x 5mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	64
ISBN-13:	978-1-399-06508-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General
LSN:	1-399-06508-4
Barcode:	9781399065085

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