Modern Israeli Tanks and Infantry Carriers 1985-2004

by Marsh Gelbart, Tony Bryan (Illustrator)

Overview

Over the last two decades, the Israel Defence Force (IDF) has introduced a variety of new AFVs. Old models such as the M48 and M60 have been improved beyond recognition, in the form of the Magach 7. The performance of Israel's indigenous Merkava tank has been similarly enhanced with new variants and the new Merkava 4 MBT has recently entered service. Israeli infantry have also received machines such as the Achzarit assault carrier, the Puma combat engineer vehicle and the Nagmachon and Nakpadon (tank-based carriers intended for low intensity conflicts). This book examines the design, modification and combat history of these formidable fighting machines.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780967837
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	05/20/2012
Series:	New Vanguard , #93
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Marsh Gelbart is a freelance writer specialising in defence affairs. Born in the North of England, he lived for some years in the Middle East and has an interest in the development of Israeli armoured vehicles. Marsh has an MA in War Studies from Kings College, London. He currently lives in London and contributes to a number of military journals.

Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years experience. He initially qualified in Engineering and worked for a number of years in Military Research and Development, and has a keen interest in military hardware – armour, small arms, aircraft and ships. Tony has produced many illustrations for partworks, magazines and books, including a number of titles in the New Vanguard series.

Table of Contents

Introduction · Design and Development · Operation History · Variants · Colour plate commentary · Index