T-34/76 Medium Tank 1941–45 (New Vanguard) - Softcover

Zaloga, Steven J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855323826 ISBN 13: 9781855323827

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1994

Synopsis

The T-34 was the most influential tank design of World War 2. When first introduced into combat in the summer of 1941, it represented a revolutionary leap forward in tank design. Its firepower, armour protection and mobility were superior to that of any other medium tank of the period. This superiority did not last long. While the T-34 underwent a series of incremental improvements during 1943, it was being surpassed by new German tank designs, most notably the Panther. This title traces the life of the original T-34 through all its difficulties to eventual success.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The unrivalled illustrated reference on fighting vehicles, transport and artillery through the ages. Each volume is illustrated throughout, making these books uniquely accessible to history enthusiasts of all ages.

About the Author:

Steven Zaloga was born in 1952, received his BA in history from Union College, and his MA from Columbia University. He has published numerous books and articles dealing with modern military technology, especially armoured vehicle development. His main area of interest is military affairs in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe in the World War II, and he has also written extensively on American armoured forces.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 1855323826
• ISBN 13: 9781855323827
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Sarson Peter