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OverviewA unique comparison between the two most numerous British and German tank types from 1941 to 1943. Although much has been written about the Panzer III, little attention has been given to the equally prominent Valentine tank. This work compares the respective strengths and weaknesses of these iconic tanks, which frequently went head-to-head in brutal battles across Europe, Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia. It documents the upgrades made to each AFV type over three years, as up-gunned and up-armoured variants – ever more lethal, ever more survivable – arrived in North Africa. Dr Bruce Newsome explores the two tanks’ encounters, from the first Valentine vs Panzer III clashes in 1941, to the Axis drive into Egypt, and on to the Tunisian fighting of 1942–1943. Colour artworks include profile, weaponry and gunsight, and battlescene views of both tanks, while maps chart the campaigns in which they met. Each AVF’s performance is also covered, along with their technical details, design evolution, and crew histories. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bruce Newsome , Mr Adam HookPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Osprey Publishing Volume: 132 Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.80cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9781472857279ISBN 10: 1472857275 Pages: 80 Publication Date: 23 November 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationBruce Oliver Newsome PhD is a historian, political scientist, and defense and security consultant. He is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Texas. He previously held standing faculty positions at the University of San Diego, University of California Berkeley, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. Before teaching, he spent five years at the RAND Corporation, advising national and local governments on defense and security. He is the author of The Rise and Fall of Western Tanks, The Tiger Tank and Allied Intelligence, The Valentine Infantry Tank, 1938-1945, and more than 20 other books. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |