Cromwell vs Jagdpanzer IV cover

Description

By 1944, the evolution of armored doctrine had produced very different outcomes in Britain and Germany. Offering a good balance of speed, protection, and firepower, the British Cromwell tank was much faster than its German opponent. However, the Jagdpanzer IV tank destroyer had a high-velocity main gun and a lower profile that made it formidable on the defensive, especially in ambush situations. The two types would fight in a series of bloody encounters, from the initial days of the struggle for Normandy through its climax as the Allies sought to trap their opponents in the Falaise Pocket.

Using archive photographs, specially commissioned artwork, and battle reports, this fascinating study expertly assesses the realities of tactical armored combat during the desperate battles after D-Day.

Table of Contents

Introduction / Chronology / Design and Development / The Strategic Situation / Technical Specifications / The Combatants / Combat / Statistics and Analysis / Conclusion / Further Reading / Index

Product details

Published May 22 2018
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 80
ISBN 9781472825865
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Duel
Short code DUE 86
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Johnny Shumate

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Alan Gilliland

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