Tank Aces

by Ralph Zumbro

Book Overview

A collection of firsthand accounts from combat tanker soldiers who served in wars during the twentieth century covers a range of historical moments surrounding such figures as Patton and Saddam... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671536125
• ISBN13: 9780671536121
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Tank firepower: Hell on earth to those under tank firepower

An excellent compilation of tanker yarns spanning American Wars. Writer"s acumen is difinitive on how tankcrewmen think. I readily agree with author"s political views; especially, with those two wars: Korea and Vietnam. Despite our politician"s interference, combat tankers stormed to victory over resolute Asian enemies.This collection of combat tanker tales reveal how it is to be inside those "iron coffins" [universal grunt misconception]. Just ask any scuzzy grunt, when pinned down by withering enemy gunfire and his whole life flashes in front of him... until the word is passed, "Our tanks are here!" the grunt"s life is redeemed, by the awesome firepower unleashed by 'his' tanks- an elixir -only grunts can can experience, as tanks spearhead the [his] advance. The creator of this opus brings this facet out ever so clearly, demonstrating the overall effectiveness, the tank brandishes on the bloodsoaked battlefields. Granted, these armoured battering-rams won many a war and saved a plethora of grunt lives, and they know it! I found this subject matter most interesting of an outfit where hardly anything is ever written about. Author definitely understands what he expresses in his literary work. I, for one, like this book. Yeah, you may have surmised by now: I"m a Korean WAR combat Marine tanker myself. Yes, The author"s peers rate this a wonderful read for all those who never called a tank--home!! This book deserves space in your home library.

Hard hitting story of the men who defend America

This book details the bravery and sacrifice made by US servicemen to defend democracy, freedom and decency. It should be read by all who value what we in the West and our civilisation stands for. I salute the tankers, and Ralph Zumbro for his clear sighted and fearless assessments. Buy this book!