US Armored Units in the North Africa and Italian Campaigns 1942-45 (Battle Orders) by Steven J. Zaloga - 2006-08-29

Osprey Pub Co, 2006. New book, 96 pages, BTO21. The Mediterranean Theater of Operations (MTO) saw the first operational deployment of US armoured divisions in World War II, and the experience proved chastening for the 1st Armored Division when it suffered defeat at the hands of Rommel’s Afrika Korps at the battle of Kasserine Pass. This title covers the organization of these early US armored divisions, as well as the independent tank and tank destroyer battalions that accompanied them. It details the evolution if US armoured warfare tactics and doctrine, learned from the difficult experiences of North Africa, and illustrates how they were used elsewhere in the MTO, particularly in the Italian Peninsula. Contents: Introduction - The mission - Preparations for war - Unit organization - Command and control - Tactics - Lessons learned - Unit status - Further reading - Index.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2006. New book, 96 pages, BTO21. The Mediterranean Theater of Operations (MTO) saw the first operational deployment of US armoured divisions in World War II, and the experience proved chastening for the 1st Armored Division when it suffered defeat at the hands of Rommel’s Afrika Korps at the battle of Kasserine Pass. This title covers the organization of these early US armored divisions, as well as the independent tank and tank destroyer battalions that accompanied them. It details the evolution if US armoured warfare tactics and doctrine, learned from the difficult experiences of North Africa, and illustrates how they were used elsewhere in the MTO, particularly in the Italian Peninsula. Contents: Introduction - The mission - Preparations for war - Unit organization - Command and control - Tactics - Lessons learned - Unit status - Further reading - Index.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Publishing, , 2006. 1st Edition. Softcover. Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. Book Profusely illustrated in b/w and colour with photos, ills, charts and maps 1st Printing. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 96 pages. Item Type: Book. Clean and bright pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No inscriptions. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Military & Warfare; . ISBN: 1841769665. ISBN/EAN: 9781841769660. Please contact H4o Books if you require images or further information. Inventory No: 031182. . 9781841769660

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