{"product_id":"tanks-at-the-iron-curtain-1975-90-the-ultimate-generation-of-cold-war-heavy-armor-9781472853806","title":"Tanks at the Iron Curtain 1975-90: The Ultimate Generation of Cold War Heavy Armor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eillustrated \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e account of the new generation of advanced tanks to emerge during the last 15 years of the Cold War, showcasing major improvements in armor protection, gunsights, and fire-control systems.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFocusing on the technology of the period, author Steven J. Zaloga explains how the demands of a potential Cold War battlefield spurred the development of the 20th century's most advanced tanks. He considers the final versions of the Soviet T-72, T-64, and T-80 and assesses their strengths and weaknesses. He also explores how the failure of the US-German MBT-70 project led to America's development of the M1 Abrams tank, and to Germany's all-new Leopard II. The British development of the Challenger tank is also considered, as is the lesser-known Leclerc tank developed by France, the smallest and lightest of any of the western designs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing superbly detailed new illustrations and many photos, this volume pinpoints the key technology of the era, including turbine engines, APFSDS ammunition, advanced armor and high-tech fire-control systems, and describes how the rival tanks compared in the final stretch of the Cold War arms race.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Osprey Publishing (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/24\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781472853806\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 7.10w x 0.20d","brand":"Steven J. Zaloga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43361479000245,"sku":"9781472853806","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_2ce6d0c5-e3ce-456b-8e07-53e73695ce41.jpg?v=1701190754","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/tanks-at-the-iron-curtain-1975-90-the-ultimate-generation-of-cold-war-heavy-armor-9781472853806","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}