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Chieftain Main Battle Tank 1965–2003

Simon Dunstan
Chieftain Main Battle Tank 1965 2003 Book PDF

Author : Simon Dunstan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782004325

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Chieftain Main Battle Tank 1965–2003 by Simon Dunstan Pdf

The concept of the Main Battle Tank emerged from the Centurion Universal tank that was developed at the end of World War II. Development of its successor began as early as 1951. The Chieftain incorporated significant innovations including a reclining driver position and two-piece ammunition for greater survivability. The tank entered service in 1967 and was the heaviest armed and armoured MBT within the NATO alliance. The Chieftain saw combat during the Iran-Iraq War, with the Kuwaitis during the 1990 Iraqi invasion and with the British Army during the Gulf War of 1990–91 as special-purpose variants. This book explores the design, development and operation of one of the most influential vehicles used in modern warfare.

Chieftain Main Battle Tank 1965–2003

Simon Dunstan
Chieftain Main Battle Tank 1965 2003 Book PDF

Author : Simon Dunstan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782004752

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Chieftain Main Battle Tank 1965–2003 by Simon Dunstan Pdf

The concept of the Main Battle Tank emerged from the Centurion Universal tank that was developed at the end of World War II. Development of its successor began as early as 1951. The Chieftain incorporated significant innovations including a reclining driver position and two-piece ammunition for greater survivability. The tank entered service in 1967 and was the heaviest armed and armoured MBT within the NATO alliance. The Chieftain saw combat during the Iran-Iraq War, with the Kuwaitis during the 1990 Iraqi invasion and with the British Army during the Gulf War of 1990–91 as special-purpose variants. This book explores the design, development and operation of one of the most influential vehicles used in modern warfare.

Chieftain

Robert Jackson
Chieftain Book PDF

Author : Robert Jackson
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526741431

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Chieftain by Robert Jackson Pdf

“A well-thought out, well-produced, authoritative introduction to the Tank . . . Excellent for both the modeler and military or vehicle historian.” —Army Rumour Service The British Chieftain—designed in the late 1950s as the replacement for the Centurion—was perhaps the best main battle tank in service with Nato during the 1960s and 1970s. Its 120mm rifled main gun and advanced armor made it one of the most formidable tanks of its time, and Robert Jackson’s book is an authoritative introduction to it. Although it was intended to fight Soviet armor on the plains of northern Germany, it was in the heat and sand of the Middle East that the Chieftain fought its major battles during the Iran–Iraq War of the 1980s, and it proved to be very effective during the Gulf War of 1991. Variants of the Chieftain were exported to Iran, Oman, India, Kenya and Nigeria, and its chassis was adapted to fulfill a variety of tasks, including armored recovery and bridge-laying. As well as tracing the history of the Chieftain, Robert Jackson’s work provides an excellent source of reference for the modeler, providing details of available kits and photographs of award-winning models, together with artworks showing the color schemes applied to these tanks. Each section of the book is supported by a wealth of archive photographs. “As usual these books are a great reference for both modelers and war gamers, it contains a plethora of photographs, along with detailed information on the tanks and the regiments that served with the Chieftain.” —Musket, Sword and Paint

Cold War Gone Hot

Ambush Alley Ambush Alley Games
Cold War Gone Hot Book PDF

Author : Ambush Alley Ambush Alley Games
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 45,5 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.

T-72 Main Battle Tank 1974–93

Steven J. Zaloga
T 72 Main Battle Tank 1974 93 Book PDF

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472805553

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T-72 Main Battle Tank 1974–93 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

The Russian T-72 Ural tank is the most widely-deployed main battle tank of the current generation. Used by the armies of the former Warsaw pact and Soviet Union, it has also been exported in large numbers to many of the states in the Middle East. This book reveals the previously secret history behind the tank. Steven J Zaloga examines the conditions under which the T-72 was designed and produced. Technical aspects of the weapon are also discussed, including its EDZ reactive armour which, when it first appeared in December 1984, gave NATO a nasty shock.

British Battle Tanks

Simon Dunstan
British Battle Tanks Book PDF

Author : Simon Dunstan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 51,9 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.

M4 (76mm) Sherman Medium Tank 1943–65

Steven J. Zaloga
M4 76mm Sherman Medium Tank 1943 65 Book PDF

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472805577

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M4 (76mm) Sherman Medium Tank 1943–65 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

The M4 Sherman tank was the mainstay of the Western allies between 1942 and 1945. Fast and modern it was a big success and was transported as far afield as Russia and North Africa. The American Chief of Staff claimed in November 1943 it was 'hailed widely as the best tank on the battlefield today...'. However, by the Normandy invasion of June 1944 this was not the case: the new German heavy tanks such as the Panther and Tiger were completely outclassing the Sherman. This title covers the M4 version armed with the 76 mm gun, examining developments such as the HVSS suspension, using much new archive material.

Those Terrible Grey Horses

Stephen Wood
Those Terrible Grey Horses Book PDF

Author : Stephen Wood
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,9 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.

Tanks at the Iron Curtain 1960–75

Steven J. Zaloga
Tanks at the Iron Curtain 1960 75 Book PDF

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472848154

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Tanks at the Iron Curtain 1960–75 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

A new analysis of the technology and tanks that faced off against each other on opposite sides of the Iron Curtain, during the very height of the Cold War. From the 1960s onwards, there was a generational shift in tank design and warfare with the advent of CBR (chemical, biological, radiological) protection and a move away from HEAT ammunition to APFSDS. This shift confronted the growing threat of guided anti-tank missiles and saw the introduction of composite armor. Soviet heavy tanks and tank destroyer/assault guns became obsolete, giving way to the technological might of the T-62 and T-64, while NATO forces employed the Chieftain, AMX-30, Leopard I, and M60, plus the initial attempt at a common US-German tank, the MBT-70. Using detailed illustrations and contemporary photographs, this companion volume to NVG 301, Tanks at the Iron Curtain 1946–60 focuses on key battle tanks and their technology to give a comprehensive overall picture of how tanks developed during modern times.

M103 Heavy Tank 1950–74

Kenneth W Estes
M103 Heavy Tank 1950 74 Book PDF

Author : Kenneth W Estes
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849089838

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M103 Heavy Tank 1950–74 by Kenneth W Estes Pdf

The T43 design represented the pinnacle of U.S. Army tank engineering of the late 1940s. The heavy tank proved fairly popular with its crews, who above all respected the powerful armament it carried. The outbreak of war in Korea brought a rush order in December 1950 which led to a complete production run of 300 vehicles. After 1951, the Marine Corps alone retained confidence in the heavy tank program, investing its scarce funds in the improvements necessary to bring about its fielding after a hurried production run in midst of the 'tank crisis' of the year 1950-51. The eventual retirement of the M103 in 1972, over 20 years after manufacture and after 14 years of operational service, demonstrated the soundness of its engineering. It may have been the unwanted 'ugly duckling' of the Army, which refrained from naming the M103 alone of all its postwar tanks. For the Marine Corps, it served the purpose defined for it in 1949 until the automotive and weapons technology of the United States could produce viable alternatives.

T-34/76 Medium Tank 1941–45

Steven J. Zaloga
T 34 76 Medium Tank 1941 45 Book PDF

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472805546

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T-34/76 Medium Tank 1941–45 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

The T-34 was the most influential tank design of World War 2. When first introduced into combat in the summer of 1941, it represented a revolutionary leap forward in tank design. Its firepower, armour protection and mobility were superior to that of any other medium tank of the period. This superiority did not last long. While the T-34 underwent a series of incremental improvements during 1943, it was being surpassed by new German tank designs, most notably the Panther. This title traces the life of the original T-34 through all its difficulties to eventual success.

T-34-85 Medium Tank 1944–94

Steven J. Zaloga
T 34 85 Medium Tank 1944 94 Book PDF

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472805560

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T-34-85 Medium Tank 1944–94 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

The T-34-85 tank is one of those rare weapons that have remained in service for more than half a century. First introduced in 1944, it has seen combat in nearly every corner of the globe. Steven Zaloga and Jim Kinnear look at this long-serving tank at length. Although long obsolete in Europe, it has proven a reliable and potent weapon in many Third World conflicts, and is still in service with more than a dozen armies around the world.

Tanks of Hitler’s Eastern Allies 1941–45

Steven J. Zaloga
Tanks of Hitler s Eastern Allies 1941 45 Book PDF

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780960227

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Tanks of Hitler’s Eastern Allies 1941–45 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

The titanic armor battles of the Russian Front are widely known, but the role of Germany's eastern allies is not as well known. Two of these countries, Romania and Hungary, manufactured their own tanks as well as purchasing tanks from Germany. These ranged from older, obsolete types such as the PzKpfw 35(t) all the way up to the latest and best German vehicles including the Tiger I and Hetzer. These tanks played a frequent role in the battles in southern Russia and Ukraine and were especially prominent in the disaster at Stalingrad where the Red Army specifically chose the weaker Romanian and Hungarian salients for their critical envelopment operation. This New Vanguard will provide a broad survey of the various and colorful tanks used. Besides covering the largest of these Axis tank forces, this book will cover the many smaller and lesser known forces including the Italian contingent in Russia, the Finnish armored force, and the small but interesting armored forces of the Russian Vlasov (RONA), Croatian, Bulgarian and Slovakian armies. This subject is seeing increasing interest in the modeling world; for example Tamiya recently announced a PzKpfw 35 (t) (suitable for Romanian, Slovak armies) a Finnish StuG III, and a Finnish BT-42.

Imperial Japanese Navy Destroyers 1919–45 (1)

Mark Stille
Imperial Japanese Navy Destroyers 1919 45 1 Book PDF

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849089869

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Imperial Japanese Navy Destroyers 1919–45 (1) by Mark Stille Pdf

This volume will detail the history, weapons and tactics of the Japanese destroyers built before the war. This includes the famous Fubuki class (called “Special Type” by the Japanese, which were, when completed in the late 1920's, the most powerful class of destroyers in the world. This design forced all other major navies to follow suite and provided the basic design for the next many classes of Imperial Navy destroyers. This book will also cover the three classes built before the Special Type which were based on a German World War I design as well as two classes built after the advent of the Special Type. All of these ships had a rich history as they fought from the first battles of the Pacific War up until the very end when several accompanied the superbattleship Yamato on her death sortie. The final part of the book will be an analysis of the destroyer designs covered in the book which will include an examination of their strengths and weaknesses. The success (or lack of success) of these designs will be discussed and they will be compared to comparable Allied destroyer designs.

British Battleships 1914–18 (1)

Angus Konstam
British Battleships 1914 18 1 Book PDF

Author : Angus Konstam
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780961682

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British Battleships 1914–18 (1) by Angus Konstam Pdf

The launch of HMS Dreadnought in 1906 changed the face of naval warfare. The first half-dozen dreadnoughts were all improvements of the basic Dreadnought design, all carrying ten 12-inch guns. It was only in 1911, with the launch of HMS Neptune that the layout of this powerful armament was altered as a result of practical experience. Two more versions of the Neptune entered service later that same year. These nine improved dreadnoughts formed the core of the British High Seas Fleet. They would soon, however, be outclassed by a new breed of “super dreadnoughts”, the subject of the second volume in this two-part story. While these new battleships carried larger 13.5-inch guns, they proved less successful as all-round battleships than their more lightly-armed predecessors. One last 12-inch gun dreadnought entered service in 1914, when a seven turret battleship being built for the Turks was commandeered by the Royal Navy, and re-named HMS Agincourt. This New Vanguard title, the first of two covering these famous warships will uncover the full story of the British battleships of World War I. The book will look at their revolutionary design, the 12-inch guns that provided them with their firepower, and the way these guns were fired in anger.