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M60 vs T-62

Cold War Combatants 1956–92
Series: Duel
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M60 vs T-62 by Lon Nordeen and David Isby explores the rivalry between two iconic tanks during the Cold War era. The authors delve into their design, development, and the combat scenarios that pitted these tanks against each other, focusing on technical specifications, battlefield effectiveness, and the strategic roles they played in military operations. This historical analysis offers insights into the technological and tactical advancements in armoured warfare.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by Cold War era military technology and armoured warfare. It provides an intriguing comparative analysis of two iconic tanks, offering insights into their design, capabilities, and the contexts in which they faced each other on the battlefield. Ideal for military history enthusiasts interested in understanding the strategic impact of these powerful machines.

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M60 vs T-62

A detailed, comparative look at the design, development, and combat performance of the M60 and the T-62.

A detailed, comparative look at the design, development, and combat performance of the M60 and the T-62.

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A detailed, comparative look at the design, development, and combat performance of the M60 and the T-62.

Designed for the battlefields of Europe at the height of the Cold War, the M60 and T-62 were the premier combat tanks of their day. However, it was in the deserts of the Middle East that they finally met in battle.

M60 vs T-62 examines the design and development of these main battle tanks, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and describing and analysing their performance on the battlefield during the Yom Kippur War, the Iran–Iraq War, and the first Gulf War.

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M60 vs T-62 explores the development, technical specifications, and deployment of these tanks, highlighting their roles in two major wars and analysing the lessons learned. The book is praised for its detailed coverage of crew training and tactics, making it a valued addition to the series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846036941

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 20 b/w; 37 col

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Richard Chasemore

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 306g

Pages: 80

About the Author

David Isby is an experienced author, having written or edited 20 books and over 350 articles in journals such as Jane's Intelligence Review and Air Force Monthly. His work on World War 2 military aviation includes Jane's At the Controls The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (London, 1999, Harper Collins) and editing three volumes of Luftwaffe accounts. He is an experienced pilot (and son of a USAAF C-47 navigator).

Lon Nordeen is an experienced writer on Cold War armor, having spent several months researching in Russian and American archives to research the history of the T-62 and M60 tanks. He worked for more than 40 years in aerospace and is the author/co-author of more than 12 published books on aerospace, military history and defence.

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