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Sherman Tank Canadian, New Zealand and South African Armies: Italy, 1943-1945

Sherman Tank Canadian, New Zealand and South African Armies: Italy, 1943-1945

Oliver, Dennis

Paperback

Series: Tank Craft

Toys & ModelsWeaponry & VehiclesWorld War II

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ISBN10: 1399065084
ISBN13: 9781399065085
Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
Published: Feb 8 2023
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.60 Width: 8.90 Depth: 12.50
Language: English
With an excellent discussion of various modifications, period photos, and camo schemes, it's another winning volume in the TankCraft series. -- Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

The Sherman tank served with most Allied armies during the Second World War and it is justly famous for the role it played in the Normandy landings and the subsequent drive into Germany. But the part played by the British commonwealth armored units in the Italian campaign is less well known and in his latest volume in the TankCraft series Dennis Oliver uses wartime photos, extensively researched text and highly-detailed color illustrations to cover the Sherman tanks of the Canadian, New Zealand and South African armies that battled their way up the Italian peninsula. Although it was often out-gunned by its opponents the Sherman's ability to handle the worst terrain and its mechanical reliability ensured that it was at the forefront of every battle and contributed greatly to the final Allied victory. Examined in this book are both the 75mm armed version and the potent tank killer referred to toady as the Firefly, as well as a number of little-known field modifications. A large part of this work showcases available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined, providing everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of these historic vehicles.

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