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Crusader and Covenanter Cruiser Tanks 1939–45

By David Fletcher
Series: New Vanguard
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Crusader and Covenanter Cruiser Tanks 1939–45 by David Fletcher explores the development, design, and operational history of British cruiser tanks during World War II. It offers detailed insights into the roles these tanks played in various military campaigns, analysing their engineering strengths and weaknesses. The book provides a comprehensive look at how these vehicles influenced the armoured warfare strategies of the time.
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If you're fascinated by the evolution and design of military vehicles during World War II, this book provides detailed insights into the technological advancements and tactical roles of British cruiser tanks. Written by an author renowned for his expertise in historical military machinery, it captures the strategic importance and historical relevance of these tanks in a compelling narrative.

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Crusader and Covenanter Cruiser Tanks 1939–45

This book examines the Covenanter and the many variants of the Crusader tank, detailing the designs, developments and disappointments of these infamous World War II tanks.

This book examines the Covenanter and the many variants of the Crusader tank, detailing the designs, developments and disappointments of these infamous World War II tanks.

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The Covenanter (which never saw active service) and Crusader Cruiser tanks were developed between 1939 and 1940.

The Crusader first saw action in the North African desert in June 1941: its speed and sleek design made it a hard target to hit, and the tank was well-respected by the Afrikakorps for its velocity in combat. However, its hurried development prior to World War II also made it prone to mechanical failure.

Crusader and Covenanter Cruiser Tanks 1939–45 examines the Covenanter and the many variants of the Crusader tank, detailing the designs, developments, and disappointments of these infamous World War II tanks.

Series: New Vanguard

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781855325128

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 May 1995

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 43 b/w; 12 col

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Peter Sarson

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 48

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David Fletcher Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Series: New Vanguard

About the Author

David Fletcher MBE has written a number of books and articles on military subjects and, until his retirement, was the historian at the Tank Museum, Bovington, UK. He has spent over 40 years studying the development of British armoured vehicles during the two World Wars.
Peter Sarson has produced graphic cutaways for many armoured vehicle publications, and is regarded as one of the world’s great illustrators of military vehicles. Peter lives and works in Dorset.

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