Publishing, Amberley
Tank Manual: Normandy 1944
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445678351
- author:
- Publishing, Amberley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.26 kg
- Genre:
- History, Military History, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Tank Manual Normandy 1944 offers a unique insight into the Allied tanks that played a crucial role in the Battle of Normandy. This collection of original documents provides a fascinating glimpse into the training instructions, battle reports, and crew manuals used by the tank crews during this pivotal moment in history. The manual covers key Allied tanks such as the US M4 Sherman Medium Tank and M5 Stuart Light Tank, as well as the British Cromwell and Churchill infantry tank. These documents offer a candid look at the practical guidance available to tank crews, revealing both the effective tactics employed on the battlefield and the harsh realities of fighting conditions. By examining these original manuals, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the Allied victory in Normandy and the crucial role that tanks played in this outcome.