US Army Tank Crewman 1941-45: European Theater of Operations (Eto) 1944-45

by Steven J. Zaloga

Book Overview

Revealing what it was like to live and fight in a medium tank during World War II (1939-1945), this book is structured around the career of a single tanker from 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division. The focus is largely on the crew of an M4 Sherman, though light tank service is also studied. Tank operation required a well- trained and well-coordinated crew. The crew positions and roles of tank commander, gunner, driver, loader, and assistant...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841765546
• ISBN13: 9781841765549
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.2" x 9.7"