USMC Tank Markings in the Pacific
$130.78
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
15 May 2025
Summary
Hell on Tracks: Decoding USMC Tank Markings in the Pacific War
The markings on tanks of the United States Marine Corps during World War II appear bewildering at first glance, leading some to believe they were random. However, a detailed examination of period photographs, film, combat reports, and veteran stories reveals a different story. These markings, though varying between units and campaigns, were practical systems designed for quick and easy identification by tankers.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781636245867 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1636245862 |
| Author: | Romain Cansière |
| Publisher: | Casemate Publishers |
| Imprint: | Casemate Publishers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 15 May 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 203mm |
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Critics Review
“Romain Cansière’s new book on USMC tank markings in the Pacific is a welcome addition to anyone interested in Marine armor in the Pacific Theater. His excellent analysis of all of the major (and some of the more obscure) tank units that fought in the Pacific decodes a number of mysteries about the how and why of Marine tank markings during the war. His meticulous research shows how each battalion’s markings evolved as the tank types they employed changed from the Stuart to the Sherman; how Company tactical markings were employed; and pays particular attention to the personalized markings given to these tanks by their Marine crews. This is a must-have for any WW2 Marine Tank enthusiast!”–Jonathan Bernstein, arms and armor curator at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
About The Author
Romain Cansière
Romain V. Cansière is a native of southern France, interested in the U. S. Marine Corps since his teenage years. His current historical research is on the Marine Corps in World War I.
Oscar and Romain coauthored Tanks In Hell: A Marine Corps Tank Company On Tarawa, winner of the 2016 General Wallace M. Greene Jr. Award for distinguished nonfiction.
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