Patton Tanks

Nonfiction, History, Modern, 20th Century
Cover of the book Patton Tanks by Michael Green, Pen and Sword
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Michael Green ISBN: 9781783378531
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: December 19, 2012
Imprint: Pen and Sword Language: English
Author: Michael Green
ISBN: 9781783378531
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: December 19, 2012
Imprint: Pen and Sword
Language: English

The end of WW2 and the early Cold War years saw the need for a more powerful tank than the Sherman and Pershing tanks. The first Patton tanks (M46) were converted Pershings which saw service in Korea. As the Cold War intensified, the M47 with a more effective 90mm gun and turret went into mass production (9000 built) and countered the Soviet build up.

The M48 entered service in 1953 and the M47s were sold off to allies whose armies were being rebuilt.

The original M48 had serious deficiencies. Nevertheless over 12000 of numerous variants (MY8A1/A2/A2C) came into service. These were followed by the M48A3 which the Marines took to Vietnam.

In the late 1950s the Americans overcame their aversion to diesel power and the M60 with its British designed 105mm gun came into service. By 1982 over 15000 units had been built in four basic models.

Simultaneously 200 of the M48A5 with the 105mm gun went into service with the Army Reserve and National Guard and friendly foreign armies.

To complicate matters, countries such as Israel made their own modifications to M48s which remained in service until the late 1990s.

As this fascinating book reveals Pattons were made into specialist role vehicles, be they anti-aircraft, flame throwers, recovery, combat engineer.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The end of WW2 and the early Cold War years saw the need for a more powerful tank than the Sherman and Pershing tanks. The first Patton tanks (M46) were converted Pershings which saw service in Korea. As the Cold War intensified, the M47 with a more effective 90mm gun and turret went into mass production (9000 built) and countered the Soviet build up.

The M48 entered service in 1953 and the M47s were sold off to allies whose armies were being rebuilt.

The original M48 had serious deficiencies. Nevertheless over 12000 of numerous variants (MY8A1/A2/A2C) came into service. These were followed by the M48A3 which the Marines took to Vietnam.

In the late 1950s the Americans overcame their aversion to diesel power and the M60 with its British designed 105mm gun came into service. By 1982 over 15000 units had been built in four basic models.

Simultaneously 200 of the M48A5 with the 105mm gun went into service with the Army Reserve and National Guard and friendly foreign armies.

To complicate matters, countries such as Israel made their own modifications to M48s which remained in service until the late 1990s.

As this fascinating book reveals Pattons were made into specialist role vehicles, be they anti-aircraft, flame throwers, recovery, combat engineer.

More books from Pen and Sword

Cover of the book Letters from the Horn of Africa 1923 – 1942 by Michael Green
Cover of the book Kings of the Sea by Michael Green
Cover of the book The Normandy Invasion, June 1944 by Michael Green
Cover of the book M29 Weasel Tracked Cargo Carrier & Variants by Michael Green
Cover of the book London Transport's Last Buses by Michael Green
Cover of the book Redcoats Against Napoleon by Michael Green
Cover of the book St Vith by Michael Green
Cover of the book Waffen-SS on the Eastern Front 1941-1945 by Michael Green
Cover of the book Albert Ball VC by Michael Green
Cover of the book Seaforth World Naval Review 2014 by Michael Green
Cover of the book Shropshire at War 1939–45 by Michael Green
Cover of the book Scotland and the Sea by Michael Green
Cover of the book Our Chances were Zero by Michael Green
Cover of the book Quiet Heroes by Michael Green
Cover of the book RAF Little Rissington by Michael Green
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy