World War II Tanks: Western Allies 1939-45: Identification Guide

This book is a comprehensive guide to the main armoured fighting vehicles used by the Western Allies during World War II, featuring detailed artworks and specifications of American, British, Canadian, Australian, French, Polish, and other Western Allied nations' tanks and their markings. It is organized by division and includes sample unit structures and orders of battle from company to corps level.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2022
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd

World War II Tanks: Western Allies 1939–45: Identification Guide is a comprehensive and visually stunning guide to the main armoured fighting vehicles used by the Western Allies during World War II. With over 200 full-colour artworks and photographs, accompanied by exhaustive captions and specifications, this book offers a detailed insight into the various types of tanks and their markings used by these nations.

The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific campaign or region of the war. The chapters cover the fall of Poland, the defence of the Low Countries and France, desert warfare in North Africa, the push through Italy, the Normandy landings, the Battle of the Bulge, and the final defeat of Germany. Each chapter provides a comprehensive survey of the armoured fighting vehicles used by the Western Allies during that particular campaign, including the major and minor tanks, variations of the M4 Sherman, Churchill, and Matilda, as well as mat-laying, engineering, and mine-clearing versions.

One of the key features of this book is its coverage of lesser-known models of Western Allied armoured fighting vehicles. The early years of the war saw the development of a wide range of armoured cars, halftracks, trucks, and amphibious vehicles, and this book includes examples of these lesser-known models. The artwork and photographs in the book are of the highest quality, providing a detailed and accurate representation of the tanks and their markings.

In addition to its detailed artwork and photographs, the book also includes sample unit structures and orders of battle from company up to corps level. This information is invaluable for military modellers and enthusiasts who want to recreate the appearance and organisation of Western Allied tank units during the war.

World War II Tanks: Western Allies 1939–45: Identification Guide is a must-have for anyone interested in military history, World War II, or armoured warfare. It is a key reference guide for military modellers and enthusiasts, providing a comprehensive and detailed insight into the Western Allied tank forces of the war.

Weight: 750g
Dimension: 246 x 195 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838861131