| Publication |
London, Heinemann Library, 2004.
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| Description |
32pLight brown spine
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| Series |
Designed for Success
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| Summary/Abstract |
This book describes the features of tanks together with some interesting facts such as why a tank commander needs a periscope, what spall is , where depleted uranium is used in military vehicles and much more. It also cotnains a six-page study of the M1A2 Abrams battle tank and a glossary of technical terms.
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| Contents |
Military vehicles
Designing for war
Battle tanks
Case study: Abrams M1A2 main battle tank: design
Case study: Abrams M1A2 main battle tank: construction
Case study: Abrams M1A2 main battle tank: performance
Engine power
Transporters
Light armor
Long-range firepower
Protecting the column
Special vehicles.
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| Standard Number |
0431165750 Pb.
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