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Valentine Infantry Tank vs Panzer III

North Africa 1941–43
Series: Duel
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In Valentine Infantry Tank vs Panzer III, Bruce Newsome explores the tactical and technological confrontation between Britain's Valentine Infantry Tank and Germany's Panzer III during World War II. The book offers an analysis of their respective designs, battlefield roles, and engagements, providing insights into their effectiveness and impact on military operations. Through historical accounts and expert assessments, Newsome illustrates how these tanks influenced the broader strategies of the war.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in the detailed examination of armoured warfare during World War II, specifically regarding the tactical and technological comparisons between British and German tanks. It offers an insightful look into military strategy, vehicle design, and the pivotal clashes that shaped the outcomes of battles.

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Valentine Infantry Tank vs Panzer III

A unique comparison between the two most numerous British and German tank types from 1941 to 1943.

A unique comparison between the two most numerous British and German tank types from 1941 to 1943.

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A unique comparison between the two most numerous British and German tank types from 1941 to 1943.

Although much has been written about the Panzer III, little attention has been given to the equally prominent Valentine tank. This work compares the respective strengths and weaknesses of these iconic tanks, which frequently went head-to-head in brutal battles across Europe, Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia. It documents the upgrades made to each AFV type over three years, as up-gunned and up-armoured variantsβ€”ever more lethal, ever more survivableβ€”arrived in North Africa.

Dr Bruce Newsome explores the two tanks' encounters, from the first Valentine vs Panzer III clashes in 1941, to the Axis drive into Egypt, and on to the Tunisian fighting of 1942–1943. Colour artworks include profile, weaponry and gunsight, and battlescene views of both tanks, while maps chart the campaigns in which they met. Each AVF's performance is also covered, along with their technical details, design evolution, and crew histories.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472857279

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: Colour illustrations throughout, including profiles, technical drawings, battlescene artworks, maps and photographs.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Adam Hook
  • Illustrated by Mr Adam Hook

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Bruce Oliver Newsome PhD is a historian, political scientist, and defense and security consultant. He is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Texas. He previously held standing faculty positions at the University of San Diego, University of California Berkeley, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. Before teaching, he spent five years at the RAND Corporation, advising national and local governments on defense and security. He is the author of The Rise and Fall of Western Tanks, The Tiger Tank and Allied Intelligence, The Valentine Infantry Tank, 1938-1945, and more than 20 other books.

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