Zaloga, Steven J.
Tanks at the Iron Curtain 1975-90: The ultimate generation of Cold War heavy armor (New Vanguard)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472853806
- author:
- Zaloga, Steven J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 18.4 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, United States,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Tanks at the Iron Curtain 1975-90: The Ultimate Generation of Cold War Heavy Armor The final years of the Cold War saw significant advancements in tank technology, driven by the need for improved armor protection and fire-control systems. This comprehensive account explores the key developments of this period, including the Soviet T-72, T-64, and T-80, as well as the US M1 Abrams and German Leopard II. The author examines how the failure of the US-German MBT-70 project led to America's development of the M1 Abrams tank, while Germany created its own all-new design. The British Challenger tank is also considered, alongside the lesser-known French Leclerc tank. Featuring detailed illustrations and photographs, this book provides a detailed look at the technology that defined the era, including turbine engines, advanced armor, and high-tech fire-control systems. The rival tanks are compared in detail, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses as the Cold War arms race reached its final stage.
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