Review (PDF) Tanks Inside Out
Discover mightiest of all warfare vehicles in Tanks Inside Out. Tanks have evolved significantly, and remain an integral element of strategic land warfare. Now you can discover these remarkable vehicles?inside and out?through this unique new reference book filled with colorful photographs, maps and more.Take a look at the inside of a battle tank, the outside and get to know what it was like to operate one. Get a glimpse of life on the front lines! Explore some of history's most significant tanks, including Britain's Little Willy prototype and the Soviet T-34, credited as WWII's most effective and influential design. Discover how tanks evolved as the nature of war changed, and learn all about each tank's key design elements, including its firepower, protection, and mobility.Tanks Inside Out is a thorough investigation of the operating techniques and construction of military tanks. Fascinating cross-sections and close-up photographs reveal the innermost workings of each tank while the text and helpful fact boxes offer historical context and design specifications. Filled with more than 300 archival photographs, detailed artwork, maps, and more, Tanks Inside Out makes the perfect gift for the history buff in your life, or the perfect addition to your own library collection.
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Chartwell Books (April 15, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0785831487
ISBN-13: 978-0785831488
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 1.6 x 12.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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First off, what you'd probably like to know is what specific vehicles are included in the book. The book is divided into two sections: Classic Tanks 1918-60, and Modern Tanks 1961-Present.Included in the classic section: A7V, Mark V Male, Pz III, STG III, Pz IV, Char B1 bis, T34/85, M3A3 Stuart, M3A3 Lee, Churchill, M4A4 Sherman, Panther, Tiger I, Tiger II, Cromwell Mk VIII, JS-3, Centurion, T54/55, M48, M41, AMX 13, PT76, Saladin, M60, BTR60-PA.In the Modern tanks section: T62, M113, Chieftain, M109, ZSU-23-4, Leopard I, S-tank, BMP 1, M551 Sheridan, Scimitar, Marder, AAV7, T-72, Ratel, Merkava, Leopard II, M1A1 Abrams, M2 Bradley, Challenger I, M270 MLRS, Warrior, M1A2 Abrams, Leclerc, T-90, Challenger II.Thus, there's a good selection but some frustrating "no-shows" (e.g. BT series, T34/76, KV series, SU series, Matilda, Valentine, Pz I & II, Hetzer, Jagdpanther, all US TDs, Pershing...In each case, a particular variant is depicted. There are good sized exterior front, top and side views in color, along with a color oblique with cut-aways. Some cut-aways are more extensive than others. A few are little more than "port holes" that reveal little of interest and provide little sense of the tank's interior layout. Contrary to what the product description seems to suggest, there are no interior cross sections. Bummer! There is generally at least one interior photo, but they're not always that revealing. (In fairness, the interior of a tank isn't exactly the easiest of photographic subjects!) There may or may not be some pictures of related vehicles.The data provided in the specifications chart for each vehicle is somewhat variable. The basics are there. In many but not all cases, it will break down the armor by location.
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