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Steven J. Zaloga The M47 and M48 Patton Tanks (Paperback) New Vanguard. Author: Steven J. Zaloga. Title: The M47 and M48 Patton Tanks. With Cold War fears mounting, the M47 and M48 were rushed into production – teething troubles were inevitable. In the decade that followed, however, these tanks proved to be the backbone of US armoured units. Further DetailsTitle: The M47 and M48 Patton Tanks Condition: New Author: Steven J. Zaloga Publisher: Osprey Publishing ISBN-10: 1855328259 Format: Paperback Illustrator: Jim Laurier Contributor: Jim Laurier (Illustrated by) EAN: 9781855328259 ISBN: 9781855328259 Release Date: 07/01/1999 Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 248mm Genre: Law & Politics Topic: History Description: With Cold War fears mounting, the M47 and M48 were rushed into production – teething troubles were inevitable. In the decade that followed, however, these tanks proved to be the backbone of US armoured units. In its lifetime, the Patton has played vital roles in three wars, including Vietnam, and has served with more than 25 nations; it has spawned derivatives such as the Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge, an anti-aircraft variant, and has undergone diverse armament modifications.This book provides a comprehensive view of the M47 and M48 Patton tanks, combining technical information with fascinating accounts of the performance, development and deployment of this battle-tested and truly international fighting machine. Item Length: 184mm Item Width: 5mm Item Weight: 190g Series: New Vanguard Release Year: 1999 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.