269 US TANK TACTICS IN WORLD WAR II

Examines the evolving armored vehicle tactics used by US forces during World War II. Details how when the United States entered the ground war against Germany and Italy in North Africa in November 1942, both a proportion of its armored equipment, and the doctrine on how to use it in battle, were immature, and its crews were novices compared with those of the battle-hardened Panzer formations. Further analyzes how the US rapidly adapted after learning costly lessons. Concentrates on tracing these developments of how battles were fought rather than upon the technicalities of the tanks themselves, and is illuminated by after-action reports of typical actions in all theaters. Contains 8 color artwork plates; black and white and color photographs and illustrations.