Description

The Battle of France in 1940 involved the first large-scale tank-against-tank battles in history.

The massive clashes at Stonne, Hannant, and Gembloux involved hundreds of tanks on both sides, yet have faded from memory due to the enormity of the French defeat. This book examines two of the premier opposing tanks of the Wehrmacht and the French Army, the German PzKpfw IV and the French Char B1 bis.

With a complete history of the design, development, and deployment of these armoured fighting vehicles, the story of these great battles is once again brought to life.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chronology
Strategic Situation
Technical specifications
The combatants
Combat
Statistics and analysis
Aftermath
Bibliography

Product details

Published Dec 20 2011
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 80
ISBN 9781780962306
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 55 b/w; 14 col
Series Duel
Short code DUE 33
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Author

Steven J. Zaloga

Steven J. Zaloga received his BA in History from U…

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Richard Chasemore

Richard Chasemore completed a four-year course in…

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