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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-101846033691
ISBN-139781846033698
eBay Product ID (ePID)72472797
Product Key Features
Book TitleCenturion Vs T-55 : Yom Kippur War 1973
Number of Pages80 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / World War II, Military / Vehicles, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), Middle East / Israel & Palestine
Publication Year2009
IllustratorYes, Palmer, Ian, Bull, Peter, Gerrard, Howard, Wason, Griff
GenreHistory
AuthorSimon Dunstan
Book SeriesDuel Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight8.5 Oz
Item Length9.9 in
Item Width7.1 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"It is not often that one reads a book like this that is so superbly written that it just draws you in. I've had the pleasure of reading several in the past week, and both of them authored by Simon Dunstan. The man just knows how to write and you are really missing out if you don't pick up this particular edition. It is that good. As with others in this series, it has a nice selection of period illustrations in addition to excellent artwork and diagrams done specifically for this book. It is a first rate read and one that I most highly recommend." -Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness/modelingmadness.com (December 2009) "This new title in the 'Duel' series of books from Osprey is written by Simon Dunstan, an author who has a number of excellent books to his credit already. This one is equally good, and covers the 2 AFVs of the title in a well balanced book... Overall an interesting book which is very readable, and a good insight into tank vs tank combat in the Middle East in 1973." -Robin Buckland, Military Modelling/militarymodelling.com (December 2009), "It is not often that one reads a book like this that is so superbly written that it just draws you in. I've had the pleasure of reading several in the past week, and both of them authored by Simon Dunstan. The man just knows how to write and you are really missing out if you don't pick up this particular edition. It is that good. As with others in this series, it has a nice selection of period illustrations in addition to excellent artwork and diagrams done specifically for this book. It is a first rate read and one that I most highly recommend." -Scott Van Aken,Modeling Madness/modelingmadness.com(December 2009) "This new title in the 'Duel' series of books from Osprey is written by Simon Dunstan, an author who has a number of excellent books to his credit already. This one is equally good, and covers the 2 AFVs of the title in a well balanced book... Overall an interesting book which is very readable, and a good insight into tank vs tank combat in the Middle East in 1973." -Robin Buckland,Military Modelling/militarymodelling.com(December 2009), "This new title in the 'Duel' series of books from Osprey is written by Simon Dunstan, an author who has a number of excellent books to his credit already. This one is equally good, and covers the 2 AFVs of the title in a well balanced book... Overall an interesting book which is very readable, and a good insight into tank vs tank combat in the Middle East in 1973." -- Robin Buckland, Military Modelling/militarymodelling.com (December 2009) "It is not often that one reads a book like this that is so superbly written that it just draws you in. I've had the pleasure of reading several in the past week, and both of them authored by Simon Dunstan. The man just knows how to write and you are really missing out if you don't pick up this particular edition. It is that good. As with others in this series, it has a nice selection of period illustrations in addition to excellent artwork and diagrams done specifically for this book. It is a first rate read and one that I most highly recommend." -- Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness, modelingmadness.com (December 2009), "This new title in the 'Duel' series of books from Osprey is written by Simon Dunstan, an author who has a number of excellent books to his credit already. This one is equally good, and covers the 2 AFVs of the title in a well balanced book... Overall an interesting book which is very readable, and a good insight into tank vs tank combat in the Middle East in 1973." -- Robin Buckland, Military Modelling/militarymodelling.com (December 2009) "It is not often that one reads a book like this that is so superbly written that it just draws you in. I've had the pleasure of reading several in the past week, and both of them authored by Simon Dunstan. The man just knows how to write and you are really missing out if you don't pick up this particular edition. It is that good. As with others in this series, it has a nice selection of period illustrations in addition to excellent artwork and diagrams done specifically for this book. It is a first rate read and one that I most highly recommend." -- Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness, modelingmadness.com (December 2009) "This new title in the 'Duel' series of books from Osprey is written by Simon Dunstan, an author who has a number of excellent books to his credit already. This one is equally good, and covers the 2 AFVs of the title in a well balanced book... Overall an interesting book which is very readable, and a good insight into tank vs tank combat in the Middle East in 1973." -- Robin Buckland, Military Modelling/militarymodelling.com (December 2009) "It is not often that one reads a book like this that is so superbly written that it just draws you in. I've had the pleasure of reading several in the past week, and both of them authored by Simon Dunstan. The man just knows how to write and you are really missing out if you don't pick up this particular edition. It is that good. As with others in this series, it has a nice selection of period illustrations in addition to excellent artwork and diagrams done specifically for this book. It is a first rate read and one that I most highly recommend." -- Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness, modelingmadness.com (December 2009), "This new title in the 'Duel' series of books from Osprey is written by Simon Dunstan, an author who has a number of excellent books to his credit already. This one is equally good, and covers the 2 AFVs of the title in a well balanced book... Overall an interesting book which is very readable, and a good insight into tank vs tank combat in the Middle East in 1973." -- Robin Buckland, Military Modelling/militarymodelling.com (December 2009) "It is not often that one reads a book like this that is so superbly written that it just draws you in. I've had the pleasure of reading several in the past week, and both of them authored by Simon Dunstan. The man just knows how to write and you are really missing out if you don't pick up this particular edition. It is that good. As with others in this series, it has a nice selection of period illustrations in addition to excellent artwork and diagrams done specifically for this book. It is a first rate read and one that I most highly recommend." -- Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness, modelingmadness.com (December 2009)
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume Number21
Dewey Decimal623.74752
Table Of ContentIntroduction The crucible of war: original conception during World War II Chronology Design and development The Strategic section Cold War by proxy, Deserts and Jungle Combat Yom Kippur War, Angolan War The Combatants Statistics and Analysis Aftermath Bibliography
SynopsisConceived 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. But as the Cold War unfolded, these machines prepared instead for the coming struggle between NATO and the Warsaw Pact. Though 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 armored 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. This book compares the design, development and deployment of these classic tanks, and analyses their battlefield performance. Presented with highly detailed digital artwork, this is a tightly focused study of two of the Cold War's first main battle tanks., This is the account of the machines of war pitted against each other and the combatants who operated them. Step onto the battlefield and immerse yourself in the experience of real historic combat. Conceived at the height of World War II, the British Centurion and the Soviet T-55 were initially expected to counter the formidable Panthers and Tigers of Germany. But as the Cold War unfolded, these machines prepared instead for the coming struggle between NATO and the Warsaw Pact. Though they never fought in Europe, these two tanks became the mainstay of the Cold Warÿs proxy forces around the world, no more so than in the Middle East when, in 1973, rival Israeli and Syrian crews battled for control of the Golan Heights. Complete with expert analysis of the machines' design, development and operational history, this is a fascinating look at a high-stakes duel that would shape the region for years to come. Book jacket.
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