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Centurion vs T-55 : Yom Kippur War 1973 by Simon Dunstan (2009, Trade Paperback)

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Original Language
English
ISBN
9781846033698
Book Title
Centurion Vs T-55 : Yom Kippur War 1973
Book Series
Duel Ser.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Item Length
9.9 in
Publication Year
2009
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes, Palmer, Ian, Gerrard, Howard
Item Height
0.2 in
Author
Simon Dunstan
Genre
History
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / Vehicles
Item Weight
8.5 Oz
Item Width
7.1 in
Number of Pages
80 Pages

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Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
1846033691
ISBN-13
9781846033698
eBay Product ID (ePID)
72472797

Product Key Features

Book Title
Centurion Vs T-55 : Yom Kippur War 1973
Number of Pages
80 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / Vehicles
Publication Year
2009
Illustrator
Yes, Palmer, Ian, Gerrard, Howard
Genre
History
Author
Simon Dunstan
Book Series
Duel Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
8.5 Oz
Item Length
9.9 in
Item Width
7.1 in

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Trade
Reviews
"It is not often that one reads a book like this that is so superbly written that it just draws you in. I've had the pleasure of reading several in the past week, and both of them authored by Simon Dunstan. The man just knows how to write and you are really missing out if you don't pick up this particular edition. It is that good. As with others in this series, it has a nice selection of period illustrations in addition to excellent artwork and diagrams done specifically for this book. It is a first rate read and one that I most highly recommend." -Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness/modelingmadness.com (December 2009) "This new title in the 'Duel' series of books from Osprey is written by Simon Dunstan, an author who has a number of excellent books to his credit already.  This one is equally good, and covers the 2 AFVs of the title in a well balanced book... Overall an interesting book which is very readable, and a good insight into tank vs tank combat in the Middle East in 1973." -Robin Buckland, Military Modelling/militarymodelling.com (December 2009), "It is not often that one reads a book like this that is so superbly written that it just draws you in. I've had the pleasure of reading several in the past week, and both of them authored by Simon Dunstan. The man just knows how to write and you are really missing out if you don't pick up this particular edition. It is that good. As with others in this series, it has a nice selection of period illustrations in addition to excellent artwork and diagrams done specifically for this book. It is a first rate read and one that I most highly recommend." -Scott Van Aken,Modeling Madness/modelingmadness.com(December 2009) "This new title in the 'Duel' series of books from Osprey is written by Simon Dunstan, an author who has a number of excellent books to his credit already.  This one is equally good, and covers the 2 AFVs of the title in a well balanced book... Overall an interesting book which is very readable, and a good insight into tank vs tank combat in the Middle East in 1973." -Robin Buckland,Military Modelling/militarymodelling.com(December 2009), "This new title in the 'Duel' series of books from Osprey is written by Simon Dunstan, an author who has a number of excellent books to his credit already. This one is equally good, and covers the 2 AFVs of the title in a well balanced book... Overall an interesting book which is very readable, and a good insight into tank vs tank combat in the Middle East in 1973." -- Robin Buckland, Military Modelling/militarymodelling.com (December 2009) "It is not often that one reads a book like this that is so superbly written that it just draws you in. I've had the pleasure of reading several in the past week, and both of them authored by Simon Dunstan. The man just knows how to write and you are really missing out if you don't pick up this particular edition. It is that good. As with others in this series, it has a nice selection of period illustrations in addition to excellent artwork and diagrams done specifically for this book. It is a first rate read and one that I most highly recommend." -- Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness, modelingmadness.com (December 2009) "This new title in the 'Duel' series of books from Osprey is written by Simon Dunstan, an author who has a number of excellent books to his credit already. This one is equally good, and covers the 2 AFVs of the title in a well balanced book... Overall an interesting book which is very readable, and a good insight into tank vs tank combat in the Middle East in 1973." -- Robin Buckland, Military Modelling/militarymodelling.com (December 2009) "It is not often that one reads a book like this that is so superbly written that it just draws you in. I've had the pleasure of reading several in the past week, and both of them authored by Simon Dunstan. The man just knows how to write and you are really missing out if you don't pick up this particular edition. It is that good. As with others in this series, it has a nice selection of period illustrations in addition to excellent artwork and diagrams done specifically for this book. It is a first rate read and one that I most highly recommend." -- Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness, modelingmadness.com (December 2009), "This new title in the 'Duel' series of books from Osprey is written by Simon Dunstan, an author who has a number of excellent books to his credit already.  This one is equally good, and covers the 2 AFVs of the title in a well balanced book... Overall an interesting book which is very readable, and a good insight into tank vs tank combat in the Middle East in 1973." -- Robin Buckland, Military Modelling/militarymodelling.com (December 2009) "It is not often that one reads a book like this that is so superbly written that it just draws you in. I've had the pleasure of reading several in the past week, and both of them authored by Simon Dunstan. The man just knows how to write and you are really missing out if you don't pick up this particular edition. It is that good. As with others in this series, it has a nice selection of period illustrations in addition to excellent artwork and diagrams done specifically for this book. It is a first rate read and one that I most highly recommend." -- Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness, modelingmadness.com (December 2009), "This new title in the 'Duel' series of books from Osprey is written by Simon Dunstan, an author who has a number of excellent books to his credit already. This one is equally good, and covers the 2 AFVs of the title in a well balanced book... Overall an interesting book which is very readable, and a good insight into tank vs tank combat in the Middle East in 1973." -- Robin Buckland, Military Modelling/militarymodelling.com (December 2009) "It is not often that one reads a book like this that is so superbly written that it just draws you in. I've had the pleasure of reading several in the past week, and both of them authored by Simon Dunstan. The man just knows how to write and you are really missing out if you don't pick up this particular edition. It is that good. As with others in this series, it has a nice selection of period illustrations in addition to excellent artwork and diagrams done specifically for this book. It is a first rate read and one that I most highly recommend." -- Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness, modelingmadness.com (December 2009)
Dewey Edition
22
Series Volume Number
21
Dewey Decimal
623.74752
Table Of Content
Introduction The crucible of war: original conception during World War II Chronology Design and development The Strategic section Cold War by proxy, Deserts and Jungle Combat Yom Kippur War, Angolan War The Combatants Statistics and Analysis Aftermath Bibliography
Synopsis
Conceived at the height of World War II, the British Centurion and the Soviet T-55 were initially expected to counter the formidable Panther and Tiger tanks of Germany. But as the Cold War unfolded, these machines prepared instead for the coming struggle between NATO and the Warsaw Pact. Though they never fought in Europe, these two tanks became the mainstay of the Cold War's proxy forces around the world. From Korea to the Middle East and on to Angola, these two armored combatants clashed repeatedly, reaching their crescendo on the Golan Heights during the Yom Kippur War where 177 Centurions of the IDF took on a vastly superior Arab force. This book compares the design, development and deployment of these classic tanks, and analyses their battlefield performance. Presented with highly detailed digital artwork, this is a tightly focused study of two of the Cold War's first main battle tanks., This is the account of the machines of war pitted against each other and the combatants who operated them. Step onto the battlefield and immerse yourself in the experience of real historic combat. Conceived at the height of World War II, the British Centurion and the Soviet T-55 were initially expected to counter the formidable Panthers and Tigers of Germany. But as the Cold War unfolded, these machines prepared instead for the coming struggle between NATO and the Warsaw Pact. Though they never fought in Europe, these two tanks became the mainstay of the Cold Warÿs proxy forces around the world, no more so than in the Middle East when, in 1973, rival Israeli and Syrian crews battled for control of the Golan Heights. Complete with expert analysis of the machines' design, development and operational history, this is a fascinating look at a high-stakes duel that would shape the region for years to come. Book jacket.

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