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Italian Medium Tanks
1939–45
Italian Medium Tanks
1939–45
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Description
Several factors delayed and greatly hampered the development of an Italian medium tank during World War II.
Light tanks were preferred as these were deemed much more suitable for the narrow roads and bridges of the Alps, along the borders of neighbours France and Yugoslavia. Development was also hampered by limited industries, with fragmented production. Thus, the first prototype of an Italian medium tank – the M 11 – did not enter production until 1939.
This book examines the Italian M tanks which, although technically inferior to their German and Allied counterparts in 1941–43, proved to be effective when used by experienced crews with adequate combat tactics. Alongside illustrations throughout, Filippo Cappellano and Pier Paolo Battistelli discuss the types, as well as the experiments that produced interesting prototypes such as the anti-aircraft semovente.
Table of Contents
Design & Development
Operational History
Bibliography
Index
Product details
Published | 20 Dec 2012 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 48 |
ISBN | 9781849087759 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 40 b/w; 7 col |
Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
Series | New Vanguard |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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…offers a fine survey that considers the evolution of Italian armored units during World War II, and is a pick for any specialty collection concerned about the armaments of the war. From how these Italian units experienced disaster on the battlefield to how they returned with innovations that led to victories, this provides a well-detailed survey recommended for any military collection.
The Midwest Book Review (March 2013)
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In line with other books in this series, the authors cover the development and construction of the various medium tanks and the semovente from which they were derived. We get to look at their strengths and weaknesses as well as how they did in battle, both with the Italian and German army. It is surprising how many actually survived the war long enough to be placed in various museums and other display venues. It all makes for a book on a subject about which few enthusiasts are conversant. It is a superb look at these vehicle and how they were used in combat.
Scott Van Aken, www.modelingmadness.com (January 2013)
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...continues where the author's fascinating Italian Light Tanks: 1919–45 ended.
David L. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com (January 2013)

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