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T-62 Main Battle Tank 1965–2005

Author : Steven J. Zaloga

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 94 pages

File Size : 40,27 MB

Release : 2011-10-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1780961502

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The Soviet Army hastily developed the T-62 in a struggle to compete against the rapid proliferation of NATO tanks in the 1960s. It was essentially a modification of the widely-manufactured T-55 tank with the addition of a new 115mm gun. Within the USSR itself, the T-62 was quickly superseded, but it was widely exported, becoming a critical component of the Egyptian and Syrian armies in the 1973 Yom Kippur conflict and heavily influenced later designs of the M1 Abrams and Challenger tanks. In the first English-language history of this tank, Steven Zaloga examines the development of the T-62 using detailed combat descriptions to bring to life the operational history of this tank from the deserts of the Sinai to the harsh terrain of Afghanistan.



Soviet T-62 Main Battle Tank

Author : James Kinnear

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 225 pages

File Size : 10,82 MB

Release : 2021-05-13

Category : History

ISBN : 1472848195

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The T-62 is one of the most widespread tanks used by the Soviets during the Cold War. Developed from the T-55, the T-62 enjoyed a long career in the Red Army and even into the early days of the reformed Russian Army. It was the principal tank used by Soviet forces in the Soviet-Afghan War, and went on to see service with Russian forces in Chechnya and South Ossetia. It has also been employed in almost every conflict in the Middle East and Africa from its introduction into service. It remains in service with many countries throughout the world and has seen a great deal of use in the Syrian Civil War. Containing more than 400 stunning contemporary and modern photographs, and written by two experts on Soviet armour, this authoritative book tells the complete story of the T-62.



T-62 Main Battle Tank 1965–2005

Author : Steven J. Zaloga

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 50 pages

File Size : 47,91 MB

Release : 2011-03-15

Category : History

ISBN : 1849080887

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Book Description

The Soviet Army hastily developed the T-62 in a struggle to compete against the rapid proliferation of NATO tanks in the 1960s. It was essentially a modification of the widely-manufactured T-55 tank with the addition of a new 115mm gun. Within the USSR itself, the T-62 was quickly superseded, but it was widely exported, becoming a critical component of the Egyptian and Syrian armies in the 1973 Yom Kippur conflict and heavily influenced later designs of the M1 Abrams and Challenger tanks. In the first English-language history of this tank, Steven Zaloga examines the development of the T-62 using detailed combat descriptions to bring to life the operational history of this tank from the deserts of the Sinai to the harsh terrain of Afghanistan.



Soviet T-62 Main Battle Tank

Author : James Kinnear

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 225 pages

File Size : 36,3 MB

Release : 2021-05-13

Category : History

ISBN : 1472848217

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Book Description

The T-62 is one of the most widespread tanks used by the Soviets during the Cold War. Developed from the T-55, the T-62 enjoyed a long career in the Red Army and even into the early days of the reformed Russian Army. It was the principal tank used by Soviet forces in the Soviet-Afghan War, and went on to see service with Russian forces in Chechnya and South Ossetia. It has also been employed in almost every conflict in the Middle East and Africa from its introduction into service. It remains in service with many countries throughout the world and has seen a great deal of use in the Syrian Civil War. Containing more than 400 stunning contemporary and modern photographs, and written by two experts on Soviet armour, this authoritative book tells the complete story of the T-62.



Modern Israeli Tanks and Infantry Carriers 1985–2004

Author : Marsh Gelbart

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 50 pages

File Size : 42,27 MB

Release : 2012-05-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1780968388

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Over the last two decades, the Israel Defence Force (IDF) has introduced a variety of new AFVs. Old models such as the M48 and M60 have been improved beyond recognition, in the form of the Magach 7. The performance of Israel's indigenous Merkava tank has been similarly enhanced with new variants and the new Merkava 4 MBT has recently entered service. Israeli infantry have also received machines such as the Achzarit assault carrier, the Puma combat engineer vehicle and the Nagmachon and Nakpadon (tank-based carriers intended for low intensity conflicts). This book examines the design, modification and combat history of these formidable fighting machines.



Matilda Infantry Tank 1938–45

Author : David Fletcher

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 111 pages

File Size : 11,80 MB

Release : 2012-05-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1780967497

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The Matilda was the principal British infantry tank in the early years of World War II. It served with the BEF in France and later in North Africa, where it earned the title 'Queen of the Desert'. Outclassed by increasingly powerful German anti-tank weapons, it still remained a power in the South-East Pacific, and was kept in service until the end of the war by Australian forces. In this title, David Fletcher deals with Marks I to V. Development and operational history are discussed, along with service in other countries, including Germany and Russia. Numerous variants are also covered, including the prototype 'Hedgehog' bunker-busting weapon.



British Mark I Tank 1916

Author : David Fletcher

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 96 pages

File Size : 21,42 MB

Release : 2012-05-20

Category : History

ISBN : 178096739X

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In 1915 a machine christened Little Willie changed the way that wars were fought. Little Willie was a fully tracked armoured vehicle that could break a trench system. Its development was completed in December 1915, but by then it had already been superseded by an improved design, Mother. This was the first rhomboid tank, and the prototype for the Mark 1 which would influence a whole generation of tank building. This book details the development of the Mark I, and its surprise arrival in France in the middle of 1916 during the closing weeks of the battles of the Somme.



Landing Ship, Tank (LST) 1942–2002

Author : Gordon L. Rottman

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 117 pages

File Size : 18,34 MB

Release : 2012-09-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1782004580

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The Landing Ship Tank (LST) is one of the most famous of the many World War II amphibious warfare ships. Capable of discharging its cargo directly on to shore and extracting itself, the LST provided the backbone of all Allied landings between 1943 and 1945, notably during the D-Day invasion. Through its history, the LST saw service from late 1942 until late 2002, when the US Navy decommissioned the USS Frederick (LST-1184), the last ship of its type. This book reveals the development and use of the LST, including its excellence beyond its initial design expectations.



Armored Units of the Russian Civil War

Author : David Bullock

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 118 pages

File Size : 36,84 MB

Release : 2013-02-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1472801644

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By 1920 the Red Army of Russia fielded an overwhelming array of armored cars, armored trains and tank detachments. These armored units played an important part in consolidating the newly won Bolshevik empire in the early 1920s; as a consequence of the fact that railways were the strategic arteries that essentially controlled Russia, armored trains have never played such a significant role in military history as they did in the Russian Civil War. This title details the management, construction, repair, personnel, training and combat of the Red Army's armored units on all fronts, including such famous vehicles as Trotsky's armored train.



Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861–65

Author : Angus Konstam

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 129 pages

File Size : 43,33 MB

Release : 2013-01-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1472800613

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At the start of the American Civil War, neither side had warships on the Mississippi River and in the first few months both sides scrambled to gather a flotilla, converting existing riverboats for naval use. These ships were transformed into powerful naval weapons despite a lack of resources, trained manpower and suitable vessels. The creation of a river fleet was a miracle of ingenuity, improvisation and logistics, particularly for the South. This title describes their design, development and operation throughout the American Civil War.