M10/Achilles
Author | : David Doyle |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016-06-15 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781944367190 |
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Author | : David Doyle |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016-06-15 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781944367190 |
Author | : Dennis Oliver |
Publisher | : Pen and Sword |
Total Pages | : 145 |
Release | : 2019-04-30 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 1526741911 |
A guide that blends the history behind this British World War II tank with resources for military vehicle modeling enthusiasts. In this heavily illustrated volume in the TankCraft series Dennis Oliver focuses on the Achilles—the British variant of the American M10—which was one of the most important Allied tank destroyers of the Second World War. It played a key role in the armored battles fought on the Western Front, in particular in France, the Low Countries, Germany and Italy. Built on an adapted Sherman chassis, with sloped armor, an open-topped turret and powerful 17-pounder gun, it was designed to counter the threat posed by the formidable panzers deployed by the German army toward the end of the conflict, in particular the Panther and Tiger tanks. The book covers the design and operational history of the Achilles in close detail, using rare archive photographs and meticulously researched color illustrations, as well as a detailed, authoritative text. A key section displays available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined providing everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of these historic armored fighting vehicles. Praise for Tank Destroyer, Achilles and M10 “Covers the design and operational history of the Achilles in close detail, using rare archive photographs and meticulously researched color illustrations, as well as a detailed, authoritative text.” —Military Vehicles “Gamers will find this book a useful reference and painting guide.” —The Miniatures Page
Author | : Harold A. Skaarup |
Publisher | : iUniverse |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 2011-08-12 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1462034659 |
Major Hal Skaarup has woven together an informative and detailed synopsis of the carefully preserved and restored armoured fighting vehicles on display in Canada. He highlights the importance of these upon key turning points in history when these AFVs were in use as tools of war at home and overseas. We often associate the evolution of military prowess with the advancement of sophisticated technology. Major Skaarup's descriptions of Canadian armour as it evolved to the level it has today reveals that military planners have had to be continuously creative in adapting to the changes in modern combat. They had to devise many intricate techniques, tactics and procedures to overcome the insurgents and opposition forces faced in Afghanistan and future overseas missions where Canadian armour will be brought into play. This guide book will show the interested reader where to find examples of the historical armour preserved in Canada, and perhaps serve as a window on how Canadas military contribution to safety and security in the world has evolved.
Author | : Steven J. Zaloga |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2012-08-20 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1782002634 |
The US Army had a unique tactical doctrine during World War II, placing the emphasis for tank fighting on its Tank Destroyer Command whose main early-war vehicle was the M10 3-inch Gun Motor Carriage, based on the reliable M4A2 Sherman tank chassis. This durable and versatile vehicle saw combat service from the North Africa campaign in 1943. By 1944, its gun was not powerful enough and it was rearmed with the new 90 mm gun, becoming the M36 90mm Gun Motor Carriage. This book details one of the only US armoured vehicles capable of dealing with the Panther and Tiger during the Battle of the Bulge.
Author | : David Doyle |
Publisher | : Schiffer Military History |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2022-10-28 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780764364860 |
The M10 was a fast tank destroyer based on the Sherman chassis. The Achilles was a British adaptation of the M10.
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 452 |
Release | : 1943 |
Genre | : Gun-carriages |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Chris Bishop |
Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 558 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Firearms |
ISBN | : 9781586637620 |
The encyclopedia of weapns of world war II is the most detailed and authoritative compendium of the weapons of mankind's greatesst conflict ever published. It is a must for the military, enthusiast, and all those interested in World War II.
Author | : George Forty |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 1616732628 |
Author | : Christopher Richard Gabel |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
In the seventy years that have passed since the tank first appeared, antitank combat has presented one of the greatest challenges in land warfare. Dramatic improvements in tank technology and doctrine over the years have precipitated equally innovative developments in the antitank field. One cycle in this ongoing arms race occurred during the early years of World War II when the U.S. Army sought desperately to find an antidote to the vaunted German blitzkrieg. This Leavenworth Paper analyzes the origins of the tank destroyer concept, evaluates the doctrine and equipment with which tank destroyer units fought, and assesses the effectiveness of the tank destroyer in battle.
Author | : Warlord Games |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 405 |
Release | : 2012-09-20 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1782009701 |
Written by veteran game designers Alessio Cavatore and Rick Priestley, Bolt Action provides all the rules needed to bring the great battles of World War II to your tabletop. Using miniature soldiers, tanks and terrain, you can fight battles in the shattered towns of occupied France, the barren deserts of North Africa, and even the sweltering jungles of the Pacific. Players get to decide which of the major or minor World War II powers they would like to represent, and then construct their armies from the lists provided. Army options are almost limitless, allowing you to build the kind of army that most appeals to your style of play, from heavily armored tank forces to lightly armed, but highly skilled. The choice is yours. Created as a joint project between Warlord Games, the premiere historical miniatures company, and Osprey Publishing, the leading independent military history publisher, Bolt Action is sure to be the most popular new wargame on the market.