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* An exploration of the U.S. Army armoured battles that played a vital role in the winning of World War II The tank played a key role in many of the battles of World War II; it was an indispensable weapon that could halt entire armies and wreak havoc on the battlefield. Early in the war it was the German tanks that were lauded for their dominance, their tactical employment far outstripping their opponent's. Of course this was not to last, the Americans were entering the fray with their superior tactics and advanced weaponry. In his Armored Attack 1944, Steven Zaloga explores U.S. Army Tank combat from D-Day to the Battle of the Bulge, detailing various operations, strategy, tactics and decisions deployed in the latter stages of the war. They turned the tide and were vital in altering the course of the war. Steven Zaloga is a world-renowned armour historian and has appeared in documentaries on the History Channel. His other books include Armored Thunderbolt.

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.... it will without a doubt be recognized as the best photographic work treating the United States Army s massive contribution to victory in Europe yet seen.... a rich source of detail for the modeller or the military historian and offers excellent value. * Military Modelcraft International *

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Steven Zaloga is a world-renowned armour historian and has appeared in documentaries on the History Channel. He has written more than 100 books on armoured vehicles and the U.S. Army and Red Army in World War II. He lives in Abingdon, Maryland.

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