A History Of The American Main Battle Tank Abrams
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Abrams
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Author : R. P. Hunnicutt
language : en
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
Release Date : 2015-09-15
Abrams written by R. P. Hunnicutt and has been published by Echo Point Books & Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-15 with History categories.
This installment in R. P. Hunnicutt's ambitious 10-volume series on the history of American tanks covers the development of the American main battle tank from its conception in the 1950s through the production and standardization of the M1 Abrams main battle tank. In the 50s, as the M48 Patton was gearing up for production, there was a great deal of interest in developing new design concepts for future armored fighting vehicles; many of these ideas made up the early foundations of the tank that would become the M1 Abrams 30 years later. This was a very fertile and productive period for combat vehicle development and Hunnicutt covers nearly every detail of it with his trademark precision and diligence. Many of the wildly radical design concepts considered in the 50s and 60s proved to be impractical, but a number went on to be applied with great success to the Patton and its product-improved M60 series. In fact, the M60 was used as an interim tank pending the development of a standardized main battle tank. The project was eventually reoriented as an effort to design an effective tank at a specified, reasonable cost. After competing for the contract against GM, Chrysler set out to design the tank that was designated as the XM1. This is the design that became standardized as the M1 Abrams, and was introduced to troop service in 1981. It has since been improved with more powerful armaments and tougher armor as the 120mm gun tank M1A1. Hunnicutt meticulously traces the entire span of the M1's development with the keen, detail-oriented eye that has made him a renowned figure in the world of military history. Boasting dozens of photographs, line drawings, and figures, in addition to Hunnicutt's painstakingly thorough research, "Abrams: A History of the American Main Battle Tank" is a must-have for anyone with a profound interest in American military history.
A History Of The American Main Battle Tank Abrams
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Author : R. P. Hunnicutt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
A History Of The American Main Battle Tank Abrams written by R. P. Hunnicutt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Tanks (Military science) categories.
A History Of The American Main Battle Tank Abrams
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Author : R. P. Hunnicutt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
A History Of The American Main Battle Tank Abrams written by R. P. Hunnicutt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with M46 (Tank) categories.
Patton
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Author : Richard P. Hunnicutt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
Patton written by Richard P. Hunnicutt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with categories.
M1 Abrams
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Author : David Grummitt
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2019-11-30
M1 Abrams written by David Grummitt and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-30 with History categories.
A history of the iconic vehicle: “This modeler's delight showcases the M1 and its variations with all sorts of camouflage schemes.” —Historical Miniatures Gaming Society Since its introduction in 1981, at the height of the Cold War, the Abrams main battle tank has been one of the most visible symbols of American military power, and it is the fascinating subject of this heavily illustrated historical and modeling guide in the TankCraft series by David Grummitt. Designed to meet head-on the massed tank forces of the Warsaw Pact, its combat debut actually came in a different scenario in 1991, during the First Gulf War. Since then it has served in a peacekeeping role in the former Yugoslavia and seen combat in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Yemen. It has gone through a series of modifications and modernizations that see it set to remain the backbone of the US Army until at least 2050. As well as charting the development and combat history of the vehicle, this book is illustrated throughout with color photos and specially commissioned color profiles. Five different models, covering the service history of the Abrams, are featured, as is a modeler’s guide to the existing kits and accessories in the all the popular scales.
M1a2 Abrams Main Battle Tank 1993 2018
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Author : Steven J. Zaloga
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2019-03-21
M1a2 Abrams Main Battle Tank 1993 2018 written by Steven J. Zaloga and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-21 with History categories.
Since the Gulf War, the Abrams tank has undergone a transformation, while fighting in conflicts across the world. Its M1A1 and M1A2 variants have seen great improvements made to this iconic tank, including in fire-control, armour protection, and thermal imaging technology. Involvement in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan necessitated a number of upgrades and modifications as the United States fought two of its longest wars. Recent years have seen new variants of the series such as the ABV Assault Breacher Vehicle and M104 Wolverine Heavy Assault Bridge. Over the past few decades, the M1A1 Abrams has also been extensively exported and is license produced in Egypt. The long-awaited follow-up to NVG 2 M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank 1982–92 (1993), this fully illustrated study examines the Abrams tanks' last quarter-century of service with both the United States and its various foreign operators with a focus on its combat history.
M1 Abrams
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Author : Christian DeJohn
language : en
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
Release Date : 2018
M1 Abrams written by Christian DeJohn and has been published by Schiffer Military History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with History categories.
"Since the 1980s, the American M1 Abrams series of tanks has been widely regarded as among the finest main battle tanks in the world. This volume is a concise look at the background, development, and Army and Marine operational history of the Abrams from the 1970s to the present. The author, who brings a unique perspective and authority as a former M1A1 tank gunner with the United States Army's 1/104th Cavalry, was granted behind-the-scenes access to photograph the US Army's collection of rare tanks at Fort Benning, Georgia. He also shows the Abrams tank's service in lesser known places--not just Iraq and Afghanistan--such as Cold War Germany, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Somalia, and others. Part of the Legends of Warfare series." --Publisher description.
M1 Abrams
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Author : DAVID. GRUMMITT
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
M1 Abrams written by DAVID. GRUMMITT and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with categories.
M1 Abrams
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Author : Houston Cutter
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-11-09
M1 Abrams written by Houston Cutter and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-09 with categories.
The M1 Abrams is an American third-generation main battle tank produced by the United States. It is named after General Creighton Abrams, former Army Chief of Staff and Commander of U.S. military forces in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972. Highly mobile, designed for modern armored ground warfare, the M1 is well armed and heavily armored. Notable features include the use of a powerful multifuel turbine engine, the adoption of sophisticated composite armor, and separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment for crew safety. Weighing nearly 68 short tons, it is one of the heaviest main battle tanks in service.
M1 Abrams Tank
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Author : Michael Green
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2015-10-30
M1 Abrams Tank written by Michael Green and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-30 with History categories.
This pictorial history of the legendary M1 Abrams Tank illustrates its versatility and advancement from the Cold War Era to the present day. The M1 Abrams has proved itself to be the finest main battle tank in the world since its introduction into US Army service in 1981. It combines the ultimate balance between firepower, mobility and protection as demonstrated by its superior performance during the two Gulf Wars and in Afghanistan. It routed the Soviet equipment of Saddam Hussein's army and today remains the yardstick by which friends' and foes' MBTs are judged. As military expert Michael Green demonstrates in this illustrated history, the M1’s versatility, and its continual modernization of weaponry armor and engineering, guarantees that it will remain the US Army's spearpoint for years to come. With its comprehensive collection of images and authoritative text, this volume is an ideal resource for information on M1 Abrams Tank design and combat operations.