Armored Thunderbolt, 9780811771887
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Sherman: Death trap or war winner? Uncover the truth of WWII armor.
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Armored Thunderbolt

the u.s. army sherman in world war ii

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  • Paperback

    368 pages

  • Release Date

    1 October 2025

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Summary

Armored Thunderbolt: The M4 Sherman in World War II

In this classic of World War II armor, author Steven Zaloga, a world-renowned expert on the Sherman tank and American armor, compares the Sherman to other tanks, including the Panther and Tiger.

Some tank crews referred to the American M4 Sherman tank as a death trap. Others, like Gen. George Patton, believed that the Sherman helped win the war. So which was it: death trap or war winner?

Zaloga answers that question…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780811771887
ISBN-10:0811771881
Author:Steven Zaloga
Publisher:Stackpole Books
Imprint:Stackpole Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:368
Release Date:1 October 2025
Weight:1.35kg
Dimensions:254mm x 203mm x 25mm
About The Author

Steven Zaloga

Steven Zaloga, an internationally recognized military historian, has written numerous books on the vehicles and campaigns of World War II, including Armored Champion (978-0-8117-1437-2), Armored Thunderbolt (978-0-8117-0424-3), Armored Attack 1944 (978-0-8117-0769-5), Armored Victory 1945 (978-0-8117-0771-8), and The Devil’s Garden (978-0-8117-1228-6). He has appeared in programs on PBS and The Military Channel. He lives near Baltimore, Maryland.

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