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Description

From the moment that the M4 Sherman had been matched against German Panther and Tiger tanks, the American tank crews had known that their vehicles were outclassed by the opposition.

What was needed was a more powerful tank, more heavily armed and armored, that could take-on the powerful German panzers on a more equal footing. Although it took time to develop by the latter months of the war numbers of M26 Pershing tanks were reaching the frontline US armored units.

Alongside illustrations, Steven J Zaloga examines in detail these well-armored Pershings with powerful 90mm guns - a match for any tank in the German order of battle.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Developmental of the M26 Pershing tank
Combat record of the M26 in WWII
Development of the M46
Combat record of the M26 and M46 in Korea
Foreign export of the M26 and M46
The Plates
Index

Product details

Published 20 Aug 2012
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781782002147
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 27 b/w; 25 col
Series New Vanguard
Short code NVG 35
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Steven J. Zaloga

Steven J. Zaloga is a senior analyst for Teal Grou…

Illustrator

Tony Bryan

Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many year…

Illustrator

Jim Laurier

Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives i…

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