US BATTLE TANKS: 1946-2025

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A comprehensive and detailed illustrated examination of the development and combat performance of US battle tanks from the end of WWII through to the present day. Details full history of the design, development, and operational use of US Army and US Marine Corps battle tanks. Draws and expands on material published in Osprey's New Vanguard and Duel series to explain how the US Army attempted to come to grips with the challenges of the nuclear battlefield, and examines the introduction of new tank designs such as the famous Patton tank series, as well as short-lived attempts to develop more radical tanks such as the T95. Covers the overly ambitious and failed MBT-70 tank program and the more austere M1 Abrams that followed. Contains 150 period photographs, 75 color artwork illustrations, and maps of key battles and campaigns.