Desert Armour
Tank Warfare in North Africa: Beda Fomm to Operation Crusader, 1940–41
$99.86
- Hardcover
336 pages
- Release Date
29 May 2023
Summary
Robert Forczyk covers the development of armoured warfare in North Africa from the earliest Anglo-Italian engagements in 1940 to the British victory over the German Afrikakorps in Operation Crusader in 1941.
The war in the North African desert was pure mechanized warfare, and in many respects the most technologically advanced theatre of World War II. It was also the only theatre where for three years British and Commonwealth, and later US, troops were in constant cont…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472851888 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472851889 |
| Author: | Robert Forczyk |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 29 May 2023 |
| Weight: | 1.24kg |
| Dimensions: | 248mm x 198mm x 32mm |
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We heartily recommend this book on the early part of the desert war as a terrific addition to your library. * History of War *It’s an essential read for anyone interested in armoured warfare. * Britain at War *
About The Author
Robert Forczyk
Robert Forczyk has a PhD in International Relations and National Security from the University of Maryland and a strong background in European and Asian military history. He retired as a lieutenant colonel from the US Army Reserves having served 18 years as an armour officer in the US 2nd and 4th infantry divisions and as an intelligence officer in the 29th Infantry Division (Light). Dr. Forczyk is currently a consultant in the Washington, DC area.
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