• USMC M4A2 Sherman vs Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go, Duel 108, Osprey

USMC M4A2 Sherman vs Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go, Duel 108, Osprey

 

  • Brand: Osprey
  • Product Code: DUE108 [24406]
  • Availability: Available upon request within 20 - 40 days.
  • Date added: 08/11/2022

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USMC M4A2 SHERMAN VS JAPANESE TYPE 95 HA-GO: The Central Pacific 1943-44

The different national tank doctrines of the United States and Imperial Japan resulted in a terrible mismatch of the predominant tank types in the crucial Central Pacific campaign. A flawed Japanese doctrine emphasized light infantry support tanks, often used in small numbers. Tactically, tanks were often frittered away in armored versions of the familiar banzai attacks. Meanwhile, the Americans saw the tank as an infantry support weapon, but developed a more systematic tactical doctrine. They settled upon a larger medium tank – in the case of most Marine Corps tank battalions, the diesel-powered M4A2 (unwanted by the US Army).

This superbly detailed title reveals how both the two sides' tactical and technical differences in the approach to armored warfare soon became apparent over a series of deadly engagements, from the first tank fight at the battle of Tarawa in November 1943, through to engagements on Parry Island, Saipan, and Guam, before ending with Peleliu in September 1944.

Contents:

  • Introduction
  • Chronology
  • Design and Development
  • Technical Specifications
  • The Strategic Situation
  • The Combatants
  • Combat
  • Analysis
  • Bibliography
  • Index

Authors: Romain Cansiere, Ed Gilbert

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Description: 80 pages, Paperback, 247 X 184 mm.

Condition: NEW COPY

Shipping weight: 425 gr.

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