This book describes the design and development of these two fierce opponents, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses and assessing their tactics, weaponry and training. Innovative gun-sight artwork puts the reader "inside" the tanks during famous real-life battle scenarios, including the infamous Panzer ace Michael Wittman leading four Tigers into battle against eight Fireflies, a clash of steel that was a victory not only for superior Allied numbers, but also for Allied tactics and engineering.
This book describes the design and development of these two fierce opponents, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses and assessing their tactics, weaponry and training. Innovative gun-sight artwork puts the reader "inside" the tanks during famous real-life battle scenarios, including the infamous Panzer ace Michael Wittman leading four Tigers into battle against eight Fireflies, a clash of steel that was a victory not only for superior Allied numbers, but also for Allied tactics and engineering.

Sherman Firefly vs Tiger: Normandy 1944
80
Sherman Firefly vs Tiger: Normandy 1944
80Paperback
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781846031502 |
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Publisher: | Bloomsbury USA |
Publication date: | 09/18/2007 |
Series: | Duel , #2 |
Pages: | 80 |
Product dimensions: | 7.25(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.40(d) |