Crusader and Covenanter Cruiser Tanks 193945 by David Fletcher

Crusader and Covenanter Cruiser Tanks 193945 by David Fletcher

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Summary

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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Crusader and Covenanter Cruiser Tanks 193945 by David Fletcher

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. But its hurried development prior to World War II also made it prone to mechanical failure. 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.

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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ISBN 13 9781855325128
ISBN 10 1855325128
Title Crusader and Covenanter Cruiser Tanks 193945
Author David Fletcher
Series New Vanguard
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1995-05-15
Number of pages 48
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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