Description: M48 Patton vs Centurion by David R. Higgins, Johnny Shumate, Alan Gilliland Featuring artwork, expert analysis and absorbing combat accounts, this is the story of the clash between two leading tanks of the Cold War era that were never designed to fight each other, but rather to line up on battlefields as allies. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 witnessed some of the largest tank battles since World War II, notably between Indias British-made Centurion Mk 7s and the American-made M48 Pattons fielded by Pakistan. The two countries tank regiments, many of which shared a proud legacy in the British Indian Army, fought one another in the difficult terrain of Jammu and Kashmir, the focus of a long-running dispute between India and Pakistan. The armoured clashes at Asal Uttar, Chawinda and Phillora would demonstrate that the Centurion, with its powerful gun and lower profile, generally proved superior to the faster, lighter but overly complex Patton. Featuring full-colour artwork, expert analysis and archive photographs, this is the full story of the clash between two leading tanks of the Cold War era that were never designed to fight each other, but rather to line up on battlefields as allies. Author Biography David R. Higgins is the author of several military history books, including The Roer River Battles, King Tiger vs IS-2: Operation Solstice 1945 and Mark IV vs A7V: Villers-Bretonneux 1918. He has also written for a variety of military magazines, and has appeared on televisions Greatest Tank Battles. He lives in Columbus, Ohio.Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator living in Nashville, Tennessee. He began his career in 1987 after graduating from Austin Peay State University. His greatest influences are Angus McBride, Don Troiani and Edouard Detaille. Born in Malaya in 1949, Alan Gilliland studied photography/film and architecture, and has worked as a photojournalist and cartoonist. He also spent 18 years as the graphics editor of The Daily Telegraph, winning 19 awards in that time. He now illustrates for a variety of publishers . Table of Contents Introduction /Chronology /Design and Development /Technical Specifications /The Combatants /The Strategic Situation /Combat /Statistics and Analysis /Aftermath /Bibliography /Index Promotional The British Centurion and the American M48 Patton, two leading tanks of the Cold War era, clashed in the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War. Expert author David P. Higgins assesses the strengths and limitations of the two tanks and explores their clashes in the largest tank battles seen since 1945. Promotional "Headline" The British Centurion and the American M48 Patton, two leading tanks of the Cold War era, clashed in the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War. Expert author David P. Higgins assesses the strengths and limitations of the two tanks and explores their clashes in the largest tank battles seen since 1945. Feature Initially designed to fight side by side against the Soviets, the British-made Centurion came head to head with the US M48 Patton in the Indo-Pakistani War. Details ISBN1472810929 Short Title M48 PATTON VS CENTURION Pages 80 Series Duel Language English ISBN-10 1472810929 ISBN-13 9781472810922 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 71 Year 2016 Illustrator Alan Gilliland Imprint Osprey Publishing Subtitle Indo-Pakistani War 1965 Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 954.9045 Publication Date 2016-01-20 UK Release Date 2016-01-20 Translated from English NZ Release Date 2016-01-20 Illustrations 40 b/w; 22 col Author Alan Gilliland Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Audience General AU Release Date 2016-01-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161571222;
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ISBN-13: 9781472810922
Book Title: M48 Patton vs Centurion
Number of Pages: 80 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: M48 Patton Vs Centurion: Indo-Pakistani War 1965
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication Year: 2016
Subject: Government, History
Item Height: 248 mm
Item Weight: 261 g
Type: Textbook
Author: David R. Higgins
Item Width: 184 mm
Format: Paperback