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Tank A34 Comet
Country	UK
Role	Cruiser tank
In service	December 1944 – 1958
Built	1186

The Tank Cruiser Comet A34 was a British cruiser tank that first saw use near the end of World War II. It was designed to provide greater anti-tank capability to Cromwell tank squadrons. It was armed with a 77mm HV, a derivative of the 17 pounder, with the result that it was one of the few British tanks with the firepower to challenge late war German designs. As a development of the Cromwell, it was an interim design before the Centurion tank. The Comet saw post World War II combat during the Korean war, and remained in British service until 1958. Comets sold to other countries continued in some cases to operate into the 1970s.

Source:Tank A34 on Wikipedia

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Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Réf	131
ISBN	9781846030611
Author	Steven J Zaloga
Illustrator	Brian Delf

Une documentation signée Osprey Publishing le livre «US Field Artillery of World War II – NEW VANGUARD 131» .

Determined to learn from the lessons of World War I, the US Army developed a new generation of field artillery weapons and tactics during the 1930s. Consequently, in World War II it was the clear leader in field artillery. Providing a thorough examination of the many critical innovations and doctrines, and the impact they had on performance, including the motorization of artillery, Fire Direction Centers, aerial observation, and radio communications. Exploring, in their entirety, the weapons that formed the backbone of the US artillery arsenal in World War II, this book reveals a wealth of detail not readily available elsewhere.

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British Submarines 1939–45 - NEW VANGUARD 127

Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	129
ISBN	9781846030079
Author	Mc Cartney
Illustrator	Tony Bryan

Une documentation signée Osprey Publishing le livre «Swimming Shermans – NEW VANGUARD 123» .

The submarine was the invisible but formidable weapon of the Royal Navy during World War II. This book examines the three major classes – ‘S’, ‘T’ and ‘U’ – detailing their design, development and modification. The major submarine engagements of the war are recounted, including the Norwegian campaign, the battle of Malta in March 1942, Operation Pedestal, and many other engagements in all theatres between the British subs, German U-Boats and Japanese subs. Using many previously unpublished sources and his own extensive underwater explorations, Innes McCartney gives a highly detailed account of the British submarine.

Source: osprey

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Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	123
ISBN	9781841769837
Author	David Fletcher

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «Swimming Shermans – NEW VANGUARD 123» .

The Sherman DD (Duplex Drive) tank was a brilliant innovation; the design and development of a tank that could float and even ‘swim’ in water was controversial. Each tank was enveloped in a waterproofed canvas screen, launched at sea from landing craft and then ‘swam’ to shore, where the screens were deflated, allowing the tanks to operate as fighting vehicles. This book discusses the Sherman DD’s many variants, including the prototype Valentine DD tank and examines the successes and tragic failures on the beaches of Normandy and further into North-West Europe, including the challenge of crossing the River Rhine.

Source: Osprey Publishing

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Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	104
ISBN	9781841768144
Authors	David Fletcher Richard C Harley

Une documentation signée Osprey Publishing le livre «Cromwell Cruiser Tank 1942–50 – NEW VANGUARD 104» .

For most of World War II, British tank development remained faithful to the design philosophy inaugurated during World War I. Experiences in North Africa highlighted flaws in this basic design, however, and the General Staff identified the need for a new heavy cruiser that could combine speed and manoeuvrability with increased armour and armament. The Cromwell Cruiser tank was designed as a result and soon proved itself one of the fastest and most successful tanks deployed by the Allies during World War II. This book details the design and development of the Cromwell and its many variants, from its introduction at D-Day, through its many successes in the final year of World War II and beyond

Source: Cromwell Cruiser Tank sur Osprey Publishing

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Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	118
ISBN	9781841768595

Une documentation signée Osprey Publishing le livre «US Submarines 1941–45 – NEW VANGUARD 118» .

Naval warfare in the Pacific changed completely with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The strategic emphasis shifted from battleships to much more lethal, far-ranging weapons systems; one of these was the submarine. This book details the design and development, classes, weapons and equipment, tactics and operational history of the US submarine in World War II. Detailed tables, photographs, and superb color plates depict the force that had an effect far beyond its size – the submarine accounted for 55% of all Japanese shipping losses, despite suffering the highest percentage loss of any unit of the United State Armed Forces in World War II.

Source: Osprey

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Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	115
ISBN	9781841769233
Author	Gordon L Rottman
Illustrator	Tony Bryan

Une documentation signée Osprey Publishing le livre «Landing Ship – Tank (LST) 1942–2002 – NEW VANGUARD 115» .

The Landing Ship Tank (LST) is one of the most famous of the many World War II amphibious warfare ships. Capable of discharging its cargo directly on to shore and extracting itself, the LST provided the backbone of all Allied landings between 1943 and 1945, notably during the D-Day invasion. Through its history, the LST saw service from late 1942 until late 2002, when the US Navy decommissioned the USS Frederick (LST-1184), the last ship of its type. This book reveals the development and use of the LST, including its excellence beyond its initial design expectations.

Source: osprey

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Osprey Publishing
Series	New Vanguard
Ref	117
ISBN	9781841768885
Author	Steven J Zaloga

Signed documentation Osprey Publishing le livre «Jeeps 1941–45 – NEW VANGUARD 117» .

The jeep was the most famous military vehicle of World War II, and its name has become synonymous with a whole class of military and civilian all-terrain vehicles. The jeep originated in a prewar US Army requirement for a simple, inexpensive, and robust vehicle for basic utility chores. Its simple design proved to be adaptable to a host of military tasks including use as a scout vehicle, battlefield ambulance, communications vehicle, and staff car. This book, covering “the savior of World War II”, focuses on the design and development of this versatile vehicle used on nearly every front of World War II.

Source: Jeeps 1941–45 sur Osprey

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114 - US navy aircraft carriers 1922-1945

Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	114
ISBN	9781841768908
Author	Mark Stille
Illustrator	Tony Bryan

The USS Langley, the first American aircraft carrier, entered service in 1922. Despite being converted into an aircraft tender, it was the first step in a new direction for the US Navy and naval warfare. This book covers the design, development and operation of USN aircraft carriers built prior to World War II, including their aircraft and weaponry. It also explains their various successes and losses such as the first carrier vs carrier battle at Midway; the battle of the Coral Sea; the battle of the Philippine Sea; and the Operation Torch landings.

Une documentation signée Osprey Publishing le livre «US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922–45 – NEW VANGUARD 114» .

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BT-7
Pays	Ussr
Type	Fast tank
Description	Album de 105 walk-around photos of the "BT-7" fast tank

Photo gallery on a fast tank BT-7, Designed in the early thirties, the fast tanks Bt played a major role in the development of the Soviet armoured force. They were the first models of tanks available in large numbers that allowed the development of mechanized doctrines. Although these doctrines were brought into dispute and forgotten just before the beginning of the German invasion, they paved the way for those later who used the BT descendant, the T-34.