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Features
- 144 pages
- Over 340 color and b/w photos
- Dimensions are 9H x 9W
- Hardcover
Doyle. The M48 Patton entered production in 1952 and remains in service with several major militaries today a great testament to the design and how it has evolved. The Patton is a fast tank with strong armor and a deadly 90 mm gun and it is an all-rounder generally accepted as America's first modern main battle tank or MBT. The tank was phased out of frontline service by the US military after the Vietnam War resulting in large numbers of M48s being sold as surplus to foreign militaries some of which still deploy the vehicle today. This is a pictorial guide to the type featuring a balance of combat and detail photos. The book begins with the T48 prototype and then features chapters on the A1 A2 A3 A4 and A5 versions respectively along with a chapter on flamethrower variants.
