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Author(s): David McCormack DISCOVER SIMILAR BOOKS Ī fascinating history charting the development, deployment and combat operations of Imperial Japanese armoured forces.ĭavid McCormack graduated with first-class honours in Contemporary Military and International History. 5836370116765 Japanese Tanks and Armoured Warfare: 1932-45 A Military and Political History 14.00 ////GBP InStock books David McCormack Discover Books Latest Books Military History Second World War Victory over Japan Japanese Tanks and Armoured Warfare 1932-45: A Military and Political History is nothing less than a complete reappraisal of Japanese armoured forces with many interesting period photographs. This fascinating and detailed account also considers the combat potential of the last generation of Japanese tanks, which were produced in relatively small numbers during the latter stage of the war and were exclusively reserved for home defence. Moreover, in his second book on Japanese military history – the first was the critically acclaimed Japan at War 1932-45: As the Cherry Blossom Falls – McCormack persuasively argues the case that Japanese tank design kept pace with, and in some respects surpassed European and American developments during the 1930s.

This absorbing new history charts the course of Japanese tank development, doctrine and use in combat operations and deployments conducted between 19.ĭrawing upon archive material, David McCormack debunks the myth that all Japanese tanks were badly designed, lightly armoured and poorly built. Comprehensive data on both experimental Japanese tanks and the principal tanks and tank destroyers, which went into production.An absorbing and fascinating new history of Japanese tank warfare that busts many myths and falsehoods.Interesting period images of Japanese tanks, which show how they were deployed in both offensive and defensive roles.

A meticulously researched and highly detailed history of Japanese research and design of tanks during the Second World War.

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Japanese battle tanks world war 2 images