About the book
The M48 Patton entered production in 1952 and remains in service with several major militaries today, a great testament to the design and how it has evolved. The \"Patton\" is a fast tank with strong armor and a deadly 90 mm gun, and it is an all-rounder, generally accepted as America's first modern \"main battle tank\" or MBT. The tank was phased out of frontline service by the US military after the Vietnam War, resulting in large numbers of M48s being sold as surplus to foreign militaries, some of which still deploy the vehicle today. This is a pictorial guide to the type, featuring a balance of combat and detail photos. The book begins with the T48 prototype and then features chapters on the A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5 versions, respectively, along with a chapter on flamethrower variants.
Editions of M48 Patton
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780764367830
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The M48 Patton entered production in 1952 and remains in service with several major militaries today, a great testament to the design and how it has evolved. The \"Patton\" is a fast tank with strong armor and a deadly 90 mm gun, and it is an all-rounder, generally accepted as America's first modern \"main battle tank\" or MBT. The tank was phased out of frontline service by the US military after the Vietnam War, resulting in large numbers of M48s being sold as surplus to foreign militaries, some of which still deploy the vehicle today. This is a pictorial guide to the type, featuring a balance of combat and detail photos. The book begins with the T48 prototype and then features chapters on the A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5 versions, respectively, along with a chapter on flamethrower variants.
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What is M48 Patton about?
The M48 Patton entered production in 1952 and remains in service with several major militaries today, a great testament to the design and how it has evolved. The \"Patton\" is a fast tank with strong armor and a deadly 90 mm gun, and it is an all-rounder, generally accepted as America's first modern \"main battle tank\" or MBT. The tank was phased out of frontline service by the US military after the Vietnam War, resulting in large numbers of M48s being sold as surplus to foreign militaries, some of which still deploy the vehicle today. This is a pictorial guide to the type, featuring a balance of combat and detail photos. The book begins with the T48 prototype and then features chapters on the A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5 versions, respectively, along with a chapter on flamethrower variants.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in M48 Patton?
Society and Social Sciences > Warfare and defence > Weapons and equipment > Military vehicles and transport of air, land and sea
Where can I read a sample of M48 Patton?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780764367830
Is M48 Patton part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Legends of Warfare: Ground
Who is/are the Author/s of the book M48 Patton?
Schiffer Military History
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M48 Patton is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780764367830)
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