{"product_id":"american-tanks-of-world-war-ii-9781838862893","title":"American Tanks of World War II","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the United States producing almost 90,000 AFVs during World War II, American tanks made up the bulk of those deployed by the western Allies, and were even supplied through the lend-lease scheme to the Soviet army on the Eastern Front. \u003ci\u003eAmerican Tanks of World War II \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the tanks, self-propelled guns, halftracks and armoured cars deployed by American forces, from the Torch landings in Algeria to the hard fighting in Normandy and the bitter Ardennes offensive. \u003cbr\u003eOrganised chronologically by type, the entries include the M3 Stuart, the first American-crewed tank to engage the enemy in tank combat in the war; the ubiquitous M4 Sherman, which proved cheap and reliable and was built in great numbers and in many variants; the M22 Locust light tank, designed to be air-dropped in support of airborne units; and the M26 Pershing, a heavy tank that arrived late in the war and was capable of beating the best tanks Germany had to offer. There are also chapters on the many motor gun carriages used by US forces, including the M8 HMC and T12 halftrack, both designed to provide close support for infantry. \u003cbr\u003eIllustrated with expert colour profile artworks for each entry and completed with technical specifications, \u003ci\u003e American Tanks of World War II \u003c\/i\u003eis a detailed reference guide for modellers and enthusiasts with an interest in World War II AFV technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/14\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781838862893\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.04lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.81h x 7.01w x 0.58d","brand":"Stephen Hart,Russella Hart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52239279227061,"sku":"9781838862893","price":23.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_cb5487e1-375a-41c7-adcf-fe7c007cb484.jpg?v=1770917559","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/american-tanks-of-world-war-ii-9781838862893","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}