M24 Chaffee Vol 1

Author : David Doyle
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : History
ISBN : 0764358596

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M24 Chaffee, Vol. 1 by David Doyle Pdf

The M24 Chaffee was the finest light tank developed by the US during WWII. This tank was developed by Cadillac, which, along with farm equipment manufacturer Massey-Harris, produced the vehicles. These tanks were used by the US during WWII and Korea and, during the post-WWII era, were supplied to numerous allied nations. This book chronicles the development and use of the vehicle from concept to combat. Through dozens of archival photos, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of these vehicles, this iconic tank hunter is explored and its history is explained.

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472856333

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M24 Chaffee Light Tank 1943–85 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

The history of US light tanks during World War II is a chequered one. The Light Battalions of US Armored Divisions were initially filled with M3A1 and M5 Stuart tanks, however, on the battlefields of North Africa it was realised that these were disastrously under armoured and gunned, and a replacement, or the abandonment of light tank doctrine, was desperately needed. It wasn't until the last few months of WWII that the M24 Chaffee came into service and it was extensively used in combat from the Battle of the Bulge to the final campaigns in Germany. This book will trace the history of this design, its combat record in World War II, its many variants, and its extensive combat record post 1945.

Author : IBP USA
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781433061967

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Thailand Royal Army Weapon Systems Handbook Volume 1 Strategic Information and Weapon Systems by IBP USA Pdf

Author : IBP USA
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781433061950

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Taiwan Army Weapon Systems Handbook Volume 1 Strategic Information and Weapon Systems by IBP USA Pdf

Author : David Doyle
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-28
Category : M18 (Tank destroyer)
ISBN : 0764359576

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M18 Hell-Cat by David Doyle Pdf

The M18 was developed in an era when the United States fought tanks not with other tanks, but with specialized tank destroyers. With a powerful aircraft-style radial engine pushing it at up to 50 miles per hour, and mounting a potent 76 mm cannon, the Buick-built M18 Hellcat, or "Hell-Cat" as Buick's publicists named it, provided US troops with a powerful shoot-and-scoot answer to heavily armored German tanks. Further experiments were conducted to increase its armament or adapt it to other uses, such as the M39 armored utility vehicle. Through dozens of archival images, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of these vehicles, this iconic tank hunter is explored, and its history is explained. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

Author : John B. Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UIUC:30112040285550

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Maneuver and Firepower by John B. Wilson Pdf

Author : Robert S. Cameron
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0160872413

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Mobility, shock, and firepower: The Emergence of the U.S. Army's Armor Branch, 1917-1945 by Robert S. Cameron Pdf

From the Preface: The following pages provide a narrative analysis of the U.S. Army's development of armored organizations and their related doctrine, materiel, and training activities in the period 1917-1945. This period marked the emergence of clear principles of armored warfare that became the underpinning of the Armor Branch, influencing armored developments long after World War II ended. A unique style of mounted maneuver combat emerged that reflected a mix of tradition an innovation. In the process, American military culture changed, particularly through the adoption of combined-arms principles. Conversely, political actions, budgetary considerations, and senior leadership decisions also shaped the course of armor development. The emergence of an American armored force involved more than simply tank development. It included the creation of an armored division structure steeped in combined-arms principles, organizational flexibility, and revolutionary command and control processes. Parallel developments included the establishment of specialized units to provide antitank, reconnaissance, and infantry support capabilities. Several Army branches played a role in determining the precise path of armored development, and one of them-the Cavalry-became a casualty as a result.

Author : Robert S. Cameron
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015075666845

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Mobility, Shock, and Firepower by Robert S. Cameron Pdf

Captures the multifaceted development of the Armored Force from its inauspicious beginnings in World War 1 to its fully mature, operational status at the close of World War 2. Provides an excellent case study in force transformation. Gives attention to training maneuvers conducted in the interwar period. Source material includes reports, memorandums, and correspondence of the majors, lieutenant colonels, and colonels associated with armored development since World War I.

Author : United States. War Department
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1944
Category : Carburetors
ISBN : SRLF:A0011470945

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Carburetors (Carter) by United States. War Department Pdf

Author : Michael Green
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526717276

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United States Army Armored Divisions of the Second World War by Michael Green Pdf

The routing of the British and French Armies in May and June 1940 by the Wehrmachts armored divisions caused a major rethink by the US Armys senior leadership. The result was the formation of the two armored divisions in July 1940; the first named Old Ironside and second designated Hell on Wheels.In 1941, a further three armored divisions were created; the third (Spearhead), the fourth (remained unnamed) and the fifth called Victory. The following year seven more were created, the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth. The final two armored divisions formed in 1943 numbered the sixteenth and twentieth. All but one of these powerful formations went on to see service in the European Theatre of Operation (ETO); the exception being the 1st armored Division that served in North Africa, Sicily and Italy.These fourteen divisions proved their effectiveness against the Axis forces. In this carefully researched book military historian and much published author Michael Green explains their operational and fighting doctrine. Equipment enthusiasts will appreciate the lavish images and informed captions of the armored fighting vehicles and other equipment employed.

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472804501

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M3 Infantry Half-Track 1940–73 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

As armoured warfare tactics matured, mechanised infantry became a key ingredient in what is now called 'combined arms' doctrine. For the US Army of World War 2, the most important technical aspect of infantry mechanisation was the development of the M3 half-track personnel carrier. Steven Zaloga guides the reader through the early 1930s development of the half-track, its first deployment in action in the Philippines in 1941 and its varied and vital role in international deployments since World War 2. This authoritative text also examines the operators of half-tracks and the troops that they carried.

Author : David Doyle
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-28
Category : History
ISBN : 0764360922

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Sherman Tank, Vol. 3 by David Doyle Pdf

Powered by twin General Motors diesel engines, the M4A2 Sherman was the standard tank of the US Marine Corps during WWII. In such service, having a common fuel with many of the landing craft simplified logistics. The M4A2 was also supplied in large numbers to Russia as well as the British. The M4A2 was used in some of the most severe tank combat of the war, both on Pacific islands and on the Eastern Front. This book chronicles the development and use of these vehicles from concept to combat. Through dozens of archival photos, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of surviving vehicles, these iconic armored fighting vehicles are explored, and their history is explained.

Author : Antonio Luis Sapienza Fracchia
Publisher : Helion and Company
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781804514979

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The Beagle Conflict by Antonio Luis Sapienza Fracchia Pdf

The Beagle conflict was a territorial dispute between Argentina and Chile over the determination of the layout of the eastern mouth of the Beagle Channel, which affected the sovereignty of the islands located south of the channel, and east of Cape Horn and its adjacent maritime spaces. The first antecedents of the conflict date back to 1888, seven years after the signing of the Treaty of Limits. In 1901, the first Argentine map appeared in which some of the islands in question were drawn as within Argentina’s control. Despite the small size of the islands, their strategic value between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans caused a long conflict between the two South American states that went on for much of the 20th century, causing a number of ‘minor’ incidents, and almost culminating in a major war. The conflict focused on the dispute over the sovereignty of the islands and the oceanic rights generated by them to Chile, but it was not limited exclusively to these islands. Volume 1 of The Beagle Conflict mini-series covers the origins of the dispute and border clashes between the two countries from the time of the independence of Chile and Argentina from the Spanish Crown, until early 1978, and is illustrated with original photographs, custom-drawn artworks and maps.

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472805386

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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.

Author : Rob Ervin,David Doyle
Publisher : MMD-Squadron Signal
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Sherman tank
ISBN : 0897476301

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WWII U.S. Sherman Tank in Action by Rob Ervin,David Doyle Pdf

The iconic American tank of World War II, the M4 Sherman was known for its simple, reliable, and flexible design. Ten different companies contributed to the total output of 50,000 units produced in a myriad of variations. Even after it went into serial production in 1942 the Sherman was subject to almost constant change and modification, based on lessons learned and needs perceived on the battlefield. The full story of the Sherman's exploits would fill several volumes, so this book focuses on the variants and sub-variants of the Shermans used by US forces during WWII. The Shermans that rolled off the assembly lines in 1945 bore little resemblance to the M4s produced in 1942, and this volume chronicles each major model of the Sherman everywhere the American soldier fought. Illustrated with nearly 200 period photos, many of them in rare original color, are a host of exquisitely rendered line drawings illustrating the subtle variations in hull, turret, and weapons used on these famed armored fighting vehicles.