.png){kind=logo}
12%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Marine Corps Tank Battles in the Middle East
Oscar E. Gilbert
€ 37.99
€ 33.39
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Marine Corps Tank Battles in the Middle East
Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 239 x 27. Weight in Grams: 558.
In the aftermath of Vietnam a new generation of U.S. Marines was determined to wage a smarter kind of war. The tank, the very symbol of power and violence, would play a key role in a new concept of mobile warfare, not seen since the dashes of World War II. The emphasis would be not on brutal battles of attrition, but on paralyzing the enemy by rapid manoeuvre and overwhelming but judicious use of firepower. Yet in two wars with Iraq, the tankers, as well as the crews of the new Light Armoured Vehicles, quickly found themselves in a familiar ... Read more
In the aftermath of Vietnam a new generation of U.S. Marines was determined to wage a smarter kind of war. The tank, the very symbol of power and violence, would play a key role in a new concept of mobile warfare, not seen since the dashes of World War II. The emphasis would be not on brutal battles of attrition, but on paralyzing the enemy by rapid manoeuvre and overwhelming but judicious use of firepower. Yet in two wars with Iraq, the tankers, as well as the crews of the new Light Armoured Vehicles, quickly found themselves in a familiar ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Casemate Books United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781612002675
SKU
V9781612002675
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-11
About Oscar E. Gilbert
Oscar E. Gilbert was a U.S. Marine Corps artilleryman and instructor, and retired after a thirty-eight year career in government service, university teaching, and international petroleum exploration. He is the author of numerous books on military history.
Reviews for Marine Corps Tank Battles in the Middle East
It's certainly a compelling read and highly recommended to those with an interest in modern-day conflicts.
Military Modelcraft International 26/03/2015
It's certainly a compelling read and highly recommended to those with an interest in modern-day conflicts.
Military Modelcraft International 26/03/2015
Many useful photographs are included in the text, making this a "must-read for both arm-chair historians ... Read more
Military Modelcraft International 26/03/2015
It's certainly a compelling read and highly recommended to those with an interest in modern-day conflicts.
Military Modelcraft International 26/03/2015
Many useful photographs are included in the text, making this a "must-read for both arm-chair historians ... Read more