Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank 1987 2006

Author : Simon Dunstan
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1841768154

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Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank 1987–2006 by Simon Dunstan Pdf

The Challenger 2 is the current Main Battle Tank of the British Army and represents the culmination of 80 years of tank design. In 1987, its design was presented to the Ministry of Defence in response to a requirement to replace the Chieftain MBT that had been partially superseded by the Challenger 1 MBT. Production began in 1993, and the tank finally entered service in 2002. The tank recently appeared in Iraq, where it proved indispensable during the battle of Basra. This book covers the evolution of the Challenger 2, from its origins and testing to its involvement in the Middle East and Iraq.

Author : Robert Griffin
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473896673

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Challenger 2 by Robert Griffin Pdf

For much of the Cold War, the British Army's main battle tanks (MBT) were first the Centurion and then the Chieftain. The question of the latter's replacement became urgent when in 1980 MBT80 was canceled. While the Royal Ordnance Challenger (originally the Shir 2) was acquired as a stop gap its design and capability limitations quickly became apparent.Vickers then took over the Royal Ordnance tank building facility and against stiff foreign competition developed the Challenger 2.This superbly researched and illustrated book tells the story of the evolution and subsequent successful career of Challenger 2 which has seen distinguished service in war and peace since 1990 and has proved itself one of the worlds most formidable fighting vehicles. The authors do not shy away from technical detail and make comparisons with competitors. The result is an objective and authoritative work which will delight military equipment buffs, modelers and wargamers.

Author : Ambush Alley Ambush Alley Games
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849085373

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Cold War Gone Hot by Ambush Alley Ambush Alley Games Pdf

"My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes.†? – Ronald Reagan, 1984. With these words, spoken as a sound check to a radio broadcast, President Reagan came dangerously close to igniting the long-simmering Cold War. Although Soviet forces were placed on alert following reports of this comment, the full-scale conflict between the West and the Soviet Bloc did not break out. Cold War Gone Hot, the latest companion volume for Force on Force, looks at the 44-year history of the Cold War and asks: "what if?†? With the orders of battle, vehicle stats and missions included in this volume, Force on Force players can simulate the advance of Soviet tanks across Western Europe, a thrust into Alaska, or any number of other plausible scenarios where history took a slightly different path.

Author : Stephen Wood
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472813480

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Those Terrible Grey Horses by Stephen Wood Pdf

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and their antecedents have been involved in every major British campaign since the 17th century. On 18 June 1815, the Royal Scots Greys charged Napoleon's infantry columns, capturing the eagle of the French 45th Infantry. Napoleon is said to have commented of the regiment, 'Ah, ces terribles chevaux gris (those terrible grey horses)'. Today that eagle is the regimental badge of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Scotland's senior regiment and her only regular cavalry. Here Stephen Wood tells the story of glorious cavalry charges and terrifying tank battles, from the Western Front to the liberation of Basra. Stunning paintings bring the narrative to life while contemporary photography depicts both the horror and the compassion of modern warfare as witnessed by the officers and troopers of this unique regiment.

Author : Ambush Alley Ambush Alley Games
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849085199

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Road to Baghdad by Ambush Alley Ambush Alley Games Pdf

Road to Baghdad gives Force on Force players all the information they need to re-fight the 2003 Allied invasion of Iraq. From deadly little firefights between Iraqi Fedayeen and US Special Forces to armored battles against Republican Guard positions across the Tigris River, Road to Baghdad offers a wealth of varied scenarios and mission objectives that will challenge the tactical abilities of both new and experienced wargamers alike. With a wealth of new information to expand Force on Force, including detailed historical background and orders of battle for US, British and Iraqi forces during the invasion, Road to Baghdad allows players to really get to grips with the experiences of war in Iraq.

Author : Ambush Alley Ambush Alley Games
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849085182

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Force on Force by Ambush Alley Ambush Alley Games Pdf

Force on Force brings the drama and action of modern warfare to the tabletop using miniature soldiers. The rules cover all aspects of modern warfare from the confidence and supply level of troops to air-strikes and off-board artillery and accommodates scenarios set anywhere from the end of World War II to the conflicts on today's news without sacrificing either character or playability. Quick to learn and play, the game rewards players who use well-considered modern tactics to try and achieve victory. From infantry and armor to artillery and air support, Force on Force presents everything that players need to recreate post-World War II warfare involving both conventional, combined-arms forces and the irregular guerrilla units that have become the hallmark of 21st century warfare.

Author : Simon Dunstan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472833358

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British Battle Tanks by Simon Dunstan Pdf

This book, the last in a four-part series on British Battle Tanks covering the whole history of British armoured warfare, concentrates on those vehicles that have served following the end of World War II up to the present day. Starting with the Centurion, the title explores those types that equipped the armoured divisions lined up on the German plains to resist any potential Soviet offensive, as well as in Korea and Suez, including the Chieftain and Conqueror, and modern tanks such as the Challenger 2 which are still in service today. Covering the many variants of these and other tanks in British service as well as their deployments around the world, including in Afghanistan and Iraq, this illustrated volume is a comprehensive guide to the development of British tanks since the Second World War.

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472815477

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World War II Infantry Fire Support Tactics by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

As infantry units advanced across Europe the only support they could rely on from day to day was that provided by the heavy weapons of their own units. While thundering tanks struck fear into the hearts of their enemies it was the machine guns, mortars and light cannon that proved to be most important, causing the majority of casualties suffered during World War II. Common principles were shared across units but the wide variety of weapons available to the different armies altered the way they were used in battle. Focusing on the US, British, German and Soviet troops, this title offers a comprehensive guide to infantry fire support tactics used through World War II. Combat reports are complemented by specially commissioned artwork to show the way in which tactics varied, and highlight how developments obliged opposing armies to review their own methods.

Author : Simon Dunstan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472854353

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Challenger Main Battle Tank 1982–97 by Simon Dunstan Pdf

The successor to the Chieftain from the 1960's, work began in 1976 on development of a new MBT specifically for the Iranian army, who needed a more capable tank than the Chieftain to suit their climatic and geographical conditions. However, once the revolution occurred in 1979 the British army was reluctantly forced to accept this new design themselves. Once in service there were technical problems resulting in various modifications. However, the Challenger would go on to great success in the Gulf War, playing crucial roles in both Desert Storm and Desert Sabre operations. In this book, Simon Dunstan examines this tank in detail, evaluating its performance both on the test range and in the field of battle.

Author : Dick Taylor
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : History
ISBN : 1785211900

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Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank Owners' Workshop Manual by Dick Taylor Pdf

Challenger 2 (CR2) is the British Army's main battle tank. CR2 is based on the Challenger 1 tank, which served with distinction on operations in the Gulf War and the Balkans. Although a logical development of Challenger 1, CR2 is greatly superior. It is protected by second generation Chobham Armour and features a new digital fire control system that includes a panoramic commander’s sight, a laser range finder and a new version of the Thermal Observation and Gunnery Sight (TOGS II). The turret mounts the high pressure L30 120mm gun that fires conventional APDS-FS, HESH, smoke and depleted uranium projectiles with great accuracy.

Author : M. P. Robinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : HISTORY
ISBN : 1473896665

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Challenger 2 by M. P. Robinson Pdf

Author : Robert Griffin
Publisher : Tankcraft
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1526756579

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Challenger 2 by Robert Griffin Pdf

The pioneering tank crew of the First World War would be astonished by the advances made in the design of armoured fighting vehicles over the last 100 years which have resulted in the Challenger 2, the current main battle tank in service with the British army. In terms of its speed, manoeuvrability and firepower, and the protection it provides for its crew, the Challenger 2 is one of the most advanced and sophisticated tanks ever built, and it is a popular subject with tank modellers and enthusiasts. That is why this volume in the TankCraft series on the Challenger, featuring hundreds of photographs and specially commissioned colour profiles, is absorbing reading and such a valuable work of reference.Archive photos of the Challenger 2 in service and extensively researched colour profile illustrations depict the tank throughout its operational life. A large part of the book 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 and provide everything the modeller needs to recreate an accurate representation of the Challenger 2.

Author : Arthur James Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1884 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Bibliography, National
ISBN : UOM:39015066099196

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The British National Bibliography by Arthur James Wells Pdf

Author : Robert Griffin
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781526756541

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Challenger 1 by Robert Griffin Pdf

An in-depth look at this sophisticated armored vehicle with photos, technical details, and modeling information. During the 1980s and early 1990s the Challenger 1 main battle tank played a central role in Britain’s armored forces and achieved remarkable success in combat, destroying around 300 Iraqi tanks in the Gulf War. With its advanced Chobham armor and hydropneumatic suspension system, it was one of the most sophisticated and effective armored vehicles of the time and, in a modified form, it is still in service with the Jordanian army. It is also a popular subject with tank modelers and enthusiasts. Archive photos of the Challenger 1 in service and extensively researched color profile illustrations depict the tank throughout its operational life. A large part of the book 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, and provide everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of the Challenger 1.

Author : Niall Edworthy
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780141959818

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Main Battle Tank by Niall Edworthy Pdf

The British Army's Challenger II Main Battle Tank is one of the most awesome war machines ever built. In March 2003, three Squadrons of Challenger 2s from the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, part of Britain's 7th Armoured Brigade, the fabled Desert Rats, gathered in Southern Iraq to prepare for battle.The Army's newest Big Guns were going to war for the first time. But Operation TELIC was a war which the Challenger 2, designed to operate in the fog and mud of the Central European Plain, had never been expected to fight. And one that would quickly break every rule of tank warfare including the golden maxim: never take a tank into a town. In Main Battle Tank, author Niall Edworthy, granted unprecedented access to the Scots DGs, tells the story of an extraordinary chapter in the history of British Army. From the terrifying rescue of a stricken Challenger 2 and countless nerve-shredding raids into Basra and Az Zubyar, to the biggest tank engagement fought by the British since the end of WWII, Main Battle Tank is the brutal, blistering true story of a war that tested man and machine to the bloody limit.