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Centurion vs T-55
Yom Kippur War 1973
Series: Duel
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See moreA tightly focused study comparing the design, development, and combat performance of two of the Cold War's first main battle tanks.
A tightly focused study comparing the design, development, and combat performance of two of the Cold War's first main battle tanks.
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A tightly focused illustrated study comparing the design, development, and combat performance of two of the Cold War's first main battle tanks.
Centurion vs T-55 was conceived at the height of World War II. The British Centurion and the Soviet T-55 were initially expected to counter the formidable Panther and Tiger tanks of Germany. As the Cold War unfolded, these machines were instead prepared for the coming struggle between NATO and the Warsaw Pact. Although they never fought in Europe, these two tanks became the mainstay of the Cold War's proxy forces around the world.
From Korea to the Middle East and on to Angola, these two armoured combatants clashed repeatedly, reaching their crescendo on the Golan Heights during the Yom Kippur War, where 177 Centurions of the IDF took on a vastly superior Arab force.
Presented with highly detailed digital artwork and photographs, Centurion vs T-55 offers a tightly focused study of the development and operational history of two of the Cold War's first main battle tanks.
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Centurion vs T-55 by Simon Dunstan examines the rivalry between two iconic post-war tanks, offering detailed insights into their design, development, and combat history. Readers appreciate its comprehensive analysis of these machines and the historical context provided, although some feel it focuses more on technical details than on battle narratives. Military history enthusiasts especially value the book for its expert comparison and engaging illustrations.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781846033698
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 November 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Illustration: Colour illustrations throughout, including profiles, technical drawings, battlescene artworks, maps and photographs.
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Howard Gerrard
- Illustrated by Peter Bull
- Illustrated by Mr Ian Palmer
- Illustrated by Griff Wason
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 184.0mm
Height: 248.0mm
Weight: 302g
Pages: 80
About the Author
Simon Dunstan is a well-established author, film-maker and photographer in the field of military history, who has written several books for Osprey Publishing. He specializes in armoured warfare, and has written on this subject for two decades. His books have covered topics such as helicopter and armoured warfare in Vietnam, the Challenger main battle tank, the British Guards and armoured warfare in Korea. Simon lives and works in London.
Howard Gerrard has been a freelance designer and illustrator for over 20 years. He has won both the Society of British Aerospace Companies Award and the Wilkinson Sword Trophy and has illustrated a number of books for Osprey including Campaign 69: Nagashino 1575 and Campaign 72: Jutland 1916.
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