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US Army Tank Crewman 1941–45

European Theater of Operations (ETO) 1944–45

US Army Tank Crewman 1941–45 cover

US Army Tank Crewman 1941–45

European Theater of Operations (ETO) 1944–45

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Revealing what it was like to live and fight in a medium tank, this is an examination of 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 driver are all covered in detail, together with recruitment procedure, specialist training, and the variety of specialized clothing and personal weaponry.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chronology
Recruitment/Enlistment
Belief and Belonging
Training for Combat
Appearance and Equipment
On Campaign: The Normandy Breakout
On Campaign: The Lorraine Tank Battles
On Campaign: Autumn Mud
On Campaign: Battle of the Bulge
On Campaign: The Rhine Rat Race
Aftermath
Color plate commentary
Museums and Collections
Collecting
Bibliography
Index

Product details

Published 24 Jun 2004
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781841765549
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 58 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Warrior
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Steven J. Zaloga

Steven J. Zaloga is a senior analyst for Teal Grou…

Illustrator

Howard Gerrard

Howard Gerrard studied at the Wallasey School of A…

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