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French tanks of World War II : cavalry tanks and AFVs / Steven J. Zaloga ; illustrated by Ian Palmer.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Zaloga, Steve, 1952- author.
- Series:
- New vanguard ; 213.
- New Vanguard ; 213
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- World War, 1939-1945--Tank warfare.
- World War, 1939-1945.
- Tanks (Military science)--France--History--20th century.
- Tanks (Military science).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (98 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford, [England] ; Long Island City, New York : Osprey Publishing, 2014.
- Summary:
- The sequel to French Tanks of World War II (1), this title focuses primarily on France's cavalry armored vehicles, including the light reconnaissance tanks such as the AMR and AMC families, the famous Somua S.35 cavalry tanks and the extensive array of armored half-track and armored cars used by the French cavalry. Specific attention is also paid to tanks considered important from a numerical standpoint such as the Hotchkiss H-35/H-39 series. Featuring specially commissioned profile artwork, photographs and illustrations, French Tanks of World War II (2) provides detailed insight into the b
- Contents:
- Cover; Title; Contents; Early Efforts at Cavalry Mechanization; The Weygand Reforms; Renault AMR 33; Renault AMR 35; Cavalry Tank: The Renault AMC; Cavalry Tank: The Somua S35; The Accidental Cavalry Tank: The Hotchkiss H35; Expedient Tank: The Hotchkiss H39; Eyes of the Cavalry: The Panhard AMD 35; Cavalry Mechanization; French Tanks in the 1940 Campaign; Technical Assessment: The Turret Problem; Technical Assessment: The Radio Gap; Legends of the Campaign; Tank Strength, May 1940; The 1930s Arms Race: Cumulative Tank Production 1931-40; French Tank Deployment, May 1940
- French Tanks After the 1940 ArmisticeCavalry AMD in Colonies, September 1939; Operation Exporter; Operation Torch; Tank Development in Vichy France; Further Reading; Related Titles; Imprint
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781782003946
- 1782003940
- 9781782003939
- 1782003932
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