M48 Patton: American Cold War Battle Tank (TankCraft)

Rob Griffin

ISBN 10: 1526757737 / ISBN 13: 9781526757739

Published by Pen and Sword Military, 2020

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New copy.

Seller Inventory # 2037366

Bibliographic Details

• Title: M48 Patton: American Cold War Battle Tank (TankCraft)
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1526757737
• ISBN 13: 9781526757739
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 0.125 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military History & Exploration

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Synopsis

Detailed, highly illustrated history of the M48 Patton main battle tank.

The M48 Patton main battle tank was one of the most successful and longest-serving designs produced in the United States, and it is a popular subject with tank modelers and enthusiasts. When it came into service in 1949 it represented a significant advance on the Sherman and M47 which it replaced, and it formed the backbone of American armored forces during the early years of the Cold War. It also saw combat in Vietnam, during the Indo-Pakistan wars and in the Middle East, in particular during the Iran-Iraq War. So it is an fascinating subject for this volume in the TankCraft series.

Archive photos of the M48 in service and extensively researched color profile illustrations depict the tank throughout its operational life. A large part of the book 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 and provide everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of the M48.

About the Author

Robert Griffin joined the British Army as a 17 year old Junior Leader and served for many years as an AFV crewman in the 4/7th Royal Dragoon Guards in BAOR, BATUS, Cyprus, Northern Ireland, the UK and Bosnia. He has written a number of books and articles on armored vehicles of the Cold War period, including definitive works on the FV-214 Conqueror, Chieftain, Challenger 1 and FV432 and RAC in the Cold War (with Merlin Robinson). He lives at Hucclecote, Gloucestershire and is actively involved in the Army Cadet Force.