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Weapons of the Tankers: American Armor in World War II (Battle Gear)
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by Harry Yeide
Sales Rank: 396113
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List Price: $24.95
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Features
Cover Type: Hard Cover with 128 pages
Published by: Zenith PressEdition: 1st Edition March 24, 2006
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0760323291
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0760323298
Book Dimensions:
10.7 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
Weighs: 1.8 pounds
Product Review
Military Trader, July 2006
“Weapons of the Tankers weaves more than 240 photographs with a descriptive text to creat a faithful visual record of WWII U.S. armor in both the European and Pacific theaters…it provides an great foundation for a further study of WWII equipment of U.S. armored troops.”
Cybermodeler Online, August 2006
“In this new title, the author fills an interesting gap of knowledge for the average reader. Where typical titles of this genre would dive into specific details and doctrine, the stage is set to answer the questions of why US armored forces were set up the way they were…The author effectively sets the stage for each theater of operations and the weapons used in each theater. The book is very nicely illustrated with many period photographs in color and black & white, as well as a few color photographs of museum pieces…This is a well-written book that will provide a unique look into the weapons of US tankers and how these fit into the overall picture.”
Military Vehicles Magazine, June 2007
"Weapons of the Tankers weaves more than 240 photographs with a descriptive text to create a faithful visual record of WWII U.S. armor in both the European and Pacific theatersan great foundation for further study of WWII equipment of U.S. armored troops."
Stone & Stone World War II Books, September 2007
“Harry Yeide is rapidly becoming one of the best-known and most prolific writers of World War II history working in the field today. This collaboration with co-author Mark Stout marks what probably qualifies as Yeide's most ambitious effort to date …Yeide and Stout do a good job with First to the Rhine. Although slightly uneven in a few places (probably due to a dearth of sources), the authors write a clear, easily comprehended account that covers all the important events and highlights a number of smaller incidents without becoming overwhelmed by the infinite minutiae of battle … First to the Rhine succeeds on its own as a useful account of the fighting from the Riviera to the Rhine, especially for anyone not already familiar with earlier volumes on that topic.”
Product Description
The United States went from almost no armored force to a world-class operation in fewer years than a man could count on the fingers of one hand. This is the story of the armored battalions' equipment, which was designed with incredible ingenuity and produced with unparalleled speed. It is also the story of the valorous Americans who rode the tanks into combat onthe battlefields of World War II.
Reader Reviews
Harry Yeide is already familiar to historians of US armored forces. Mr. Yeide's earlier books "The Tank Killers" and "Steel Victory" have been highly rated by military historians. This time he gives a general overview of the equipment and organization of US Army armored units of WW2. There are sections on the growth of the Armored Force and how the organizations evolved to meet tactical needs or battlefield lessons. He also covers the controversy about why American tanks didn't have big "tank killer" guns like their German counterparts. Yeide covers some of the lesser appreciated topics, such as the radios that were increasingly plentiful on the WW2 battlefield and led to better command and coordination of Allied units. Each class of tank receives its own section with appropriate commentary on its development and use. Coverage is also given to support vehicles like assault guns and to the little know "secret weapons" like mine destroyers and the ultra-secret night combat searchlight program. This is NOT an in-depth technical description of a tank, but rather an excellent view of the tanks and how they fit into the team that helped beat the German Army. The price is VERY reasonable, especially with the color photos and amount of good information involved. Anyone interested in the history of the US Army, armored forces or WW2 in Europe should have a copy of this book.
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