The Tank Killers by Harry Yeide
It involves some tense moments, and these are recorded vividly in this book, including interviews with many TD veterans, plus official reports and documents. The Tank Killers is the story of the American Tank Destroyer Force in North Africa, Italy, and the European Theatre during World War II.
If you have been looking for a good book on United States Army tank destroyers, and missed the earlier hardback edition, then this is itThe book includes some useful appendices; these include brief profiles of all the Tank Destroyer battalions and plenty of valuable references * Tank, The Royal Tank Regiment Journal *
It involves some tense moments, and these are recorded vividly in this book, including interviews with many TD veterans, plus official reports and documents. * Military Illustrated *
Ever wondered why the M10/18 Tank Destroyers were designed they way they were? Or how they were intended to be used? Well, in this book you will find the answers. Harry Yeide has produced an excellent history of what has been described as ‘The most successful failure in American military history’. * Historic Military Vehicle Forum *
This book is a fitting tribute and useful to the general historian and modeller. * Military Modelcraft International *
In this book, the author recounts the dramatic and sometimes overlooked story of the men in the American Tank Destroyer Battalion. Drawing on official reports and documents, and first hand accounts, the author presents the entire story of the Battalion, from its formation in 1941 through to the final victory in 1945 * Britain at War Magazine *
It involves some tense moments, and these are recorded vividly in this book, including interviews with many TD veterans, plus official reports and documents. * Military Illustrated *
Ever wondered why the M10/18 Tank Destroyers were designed they way they were? Or how they were intended to be used? Well, in this book you will find the answers. Harry Yeide has produced an excellent history of what has been described as ‘The most successful failure in American military history’. * Historic Military Vehicle Forum *
This book is a fitting tribute and useful to the general historian and modeller. * Military Modelcraft International *
In this book, the author recounts the dramatic and sometimes overlooked story of the men in the American Tank Destroyer Battalion. Drawing on official reports and documents, and first hand accounts, the author presents the entire story of the Battalion, from its formation in 1941 through to the final victory in 1945 * Britain at War Magazine *
Harry Yeide has been a national security affairs analyst for the federal government for many years. He received a BA in political science and German from Muhlenberg College in 1982 and an MA in international affairs from the George Washington University in 1984. He is the author of a number of works of military history, including The Longest Battle and First to the Rhine.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781932033809 |
| ISBN 10 | 1932033807 |
| Title | The Tank Killers |
| Author | Harry Yeide |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Casemate Publishers |
| Year published | 2007-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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