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Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank 1979–98

Michael Jerchel
Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank 1979 98 Book PDF

Author : Michael Jerchel
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782006954

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Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank 1979–98 by Michael Jerchel Pdf

In 1963 West Germany and the United States signed an agreement to develop the best tank in the world the MBT/KPz-70. Though by 1970 this project was stopped, West Germany used the components created for the MBT/KPz-70 to develop a new main battle tank the Leopard 2. Since 1979, when the first Leopard 2 rolled off the production line, the Leopard 2 has undergone various modifications, and has been exported to various European countries. Enhanced by Osprey's signature colour plates and cutaway artwork, this book examines the development of the Leopard 2 from the first batch to its evolution into the improved Leopard 2 A5, detailing its features and variants.

Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank 1979–98

Michael Jerchel
Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank 1979 98 Book PDF

Author : Michael Jerchel
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781846037443

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Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank 1979–98 by Michael Jerchel Pdf

In 1963 West Germany and the United States signed an agreement to develop the best tank in the world the MBT/KPz-70. Though by 1970 this project was stopped, West Germany used the components created for the MBT/KPz-70 to develop a new main battle tank the Leopard 2. Since 1979, when the first Leopard 2 rolled off the production line, the Leopard 2 has undergone various modifications, and has been exported to various European countries. Enhanced by Osprey's signature colour plates and cutaway artwork, this book examines the development of the Leopard 2 from the first batch to its evolution into the improved Leopard 2 A5, detailing its features and variants.

Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank 1965–95

Michael Jerchel
Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank 1965 95 Book PDF

Author : Michael Jerchel
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782006947

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Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank 1965–95 by Michael Jerchel Pdf

Development of the Leopard 1 can be traced back to November 1956, when the operational requirement for a new battle tank was formulated by the Federal German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). Originally a Franco-German project, the tank under design was named the 'Standard-Panzer'. The French later dropped out, however, and on 1 October 1963 the 'Standard' tank was officially named 'Leopard', an appropriate choice considering Germany's wartime pedigree with the formidable Tiger and Panther. This book traces the development and service record of the Leopard 1, detailing its control systems, modifications and variants.

Leopard 2

David Grummitt
Leopard 2 Book PDF

Author : David Grummitt
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781526774118

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Leopard 2 by David Grummitt Pdf

A modeler’s guide to one of the most powerful tanks operating today: “Highly recommended.” —AMPS Indianapolis When the Leopard 2, a third-generation main battle tank, first entered service with the Bundeswehr in 1979, at the height of the Cold War, it was indisputably the most advanced and potent tank in the world. Over four decades it has undergone numerous upgrades and modifications to ensure it remains one of the most powerful tanks operating today. It currently serves with the armies of seventeen nations, from Canada to Turkey and many European states. The Leopard 2 is also a popular subject for modelers, which is why David Grummitt’s highly illustrated expert guide is so valuable. As well as describing in detail the Leopard 2’s design, development, and combat history, he gives a full account of the wide range of modeling kits and accessories available in all the popular scales. Included is a modeling gallery, which features six builds covering a range of Leopard 2s serving with different nations and a section of large-scale color profiles which provide both reference and inspiration for modelers and military enthusiasts alike.

Challenger Main Battle Tank 1982–97

Simon Dunstan
Challenger Main Battle Tank 1982 97 Book PDF

Author : Simon Dunstan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 45,5 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.

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 : 48,9 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.

Imperial Japanese Navy Destroyers 1919–45 (2)

Mark Stille
Imperial Japanese Navy Destroyers 1919 45 2 Book PDF

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849089890

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Imperial Japanese Navy Destroyers 1919–45 (2) by Mark Stille Pdf

During the Pacific War the most successful component of the Imperial Japanese Fleet was its destroyer force. These ships were larger and, in most cases, better-equipped than their Allied counterparts. Armed with a powerful, long-ranged torpedo, these ships proved formidable opponents. Initially, they were instrumental in an unbroken string of Japanese victories, but it was not until the Guadalcanal campaign that these ships fully demonstrated their power. In a series of daring night actions, they devastated Allied task forces with their deadly torpedoes. This volume details the history, weapons and tactics of the Japanese destroyers built just before and throughout the war, including the famous Kagero and Yugumo classes, the experimental destroyer Shimakaze that boasted a top speed of almost 40 knots and 15 torpedo tubes, and the Matsu class that represented the Japanese equivalent to an Allied destroyer escort. These ships were designed to be built quickly and cheaply, but proved to be very tough in combat.

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 : 54,8 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.

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 : 41,7 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.

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 : 41,6 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 : 53,6 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 : 43,5 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.

BMP Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1967–94

Steven J. Zaloga
BMP Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1967 94 Book PDF

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781846037450

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BMP Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1967–94 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

The Russian BMP infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) was one of the most significant innovations in infantry tactics in the latter half of the 20th century. Built in response to the threat of nuclear warfare, it was the world's first IFV, providing the infantry squad with unprecedented firepower, mobility and protection. With over 55,000 manufactured since 1966, the BMP is also numerically one of the most important armoured vehicles ever built. This richly illustrated book examines the development and design of the BMP, detailing its armaments, performance in combat and variants.

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 : 47,7 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.