Filippo Cappellano & Pier Paolo Battistelli
Italian Medium Tanks (New Vanguard)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849087759
- author:
- Filippo Cappellano & Pier Paolo Battistelli
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 24.9 x 18.3 x 0.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Weapons & Warfare,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Italian Medium Tanks 1939-45 by Filippo Cappellano and Pier Paolo Battistelli is a detailed study of Italy's medium tank development during World War II. The country's strategic focus on neighboring countries led to the prioritization of light tanks, which were better suited for the mountainous terrain in Europe. The lack of effective operational planning, communication breakdowns between government departments, and limited industrial capacity hindered the development of an Italian medium tank. Despite being inspired by British and French designs, Italy's medium tank, the M 11 / 39, was a 11-ton infantry tank with a main gun mounted in a casemate and small turret armed with machine guns. This book provides insight into the challenges faced by Italy during World War II and offers a comprehensive look at its medium tank development.
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