Suttie, William

Chobham Armour: Cold War British Armoured Vehicle Development

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ISBN 13:
9781472855268
author:
Suttie, William
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Osprey Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
25 x 19.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0.8
Genre:
Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, Military Science,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£30.33

Description

The development of post-war British armoured vehicles is a story of innovation and resilience. Following World War II, the British Army faced significant challenges in terms of outmatching German tanks, leading to a major focus on developing new armoured vehicles capable of withstanding Soviet threats. The Chobham Common site near Chertsey played a crucial role in this effort, serving as the design authority for most British military vehicles from 1945 to 2004. Under the guidance of experts like William Suttie, a renowned military vehicle and equipment specialist, the team at Chobham Common developed a range of armoured vehicles, including the Centurion, Chieftain, and Challenger. While these vehicles were not used in their intended role on the battlefields of North-west Germany, they have proven themselves to be highly effective in various operations around the world, such as Korea, Bosnia, Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. This book provides a detailed and illustrated overview of the development of post-war British armoured vehicles, drawing extensively from official MOD reports. With its unique combination of photographs, schemes, and drawings, including some previously unpublished material, this book offers a comprehensive insight into the history of British Cold War armour.

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