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Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	139
ISBN	9781846030840
Author	David Fletcher

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «Sherman Crab Flail Tank – NEW VANGUARD 139» .

The Sherman Crab Flail tank was the powerful culmination of a series of mine-clearing flail tanks developed during World War II. Here, David Fletcher recounts how the Sherman Crabs were among the first tanks ashore on D-Day and as the war progressed they were in constant demand both for formal attacks and more incidental operations. Following the development of the tank and its use in the war, he details the US Army’s initial lack of interest in the flail, but how after cooperative actions with the British, they too decided to adopt the type themselves. In addition to its special mine-clearing role the Sherman Crab was also capable of fighting in tank duels, and this book includes dramatic accounts of its use by the famous 79th Armoured Division and the US Army. The author explores the beginnings of the design in the Matilda Scorpion and Baron flails, developed for the Valentine and M3 Grant tanks, through to the Sherman, and particularly the Crab version. This detailed account of one of the most interesting tanks in the Funnies series is a delight for any modeller or tank enthusiast.

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Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	137
ISBN	9781846030918
Author	Steven J Zaloga
Illustrator	Peter Bull

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «Japanese Tanks 1939–45 – NEW VANGUARD 137» .

The Japanese Army used tanks to great effect in the build-up to World War II. Inspired by European designs, in the 1920s and 1930s an innovative Japanese tank program facilitated their campaigns in China prior to the Pacific War. During the ensuing war against the Allies tanks were deployed imaginatively in jungle terrain previously thought impassable by such vehicles, being integral in Malaya and the capture of Singapore. Steven J Zaloga uses detailed and colorful artwork and photographs to explore these designs, explaining their neglect in favor of the naval priorities that left Japanese tanks outmoded by Western designs.

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Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	135
ISBN	9781846030901
Author	Mark Stille
Illustrator	Tony Bryan

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «Imperial Japanese Navy Submarines 1941-45 – NEW VANGUARD 135» .

During World War II the Imperial Japanese Navy was at the forefront of submarine technology. It fielded the largest pre-nuclear submarines in the world, some capable of carrying floatplane bombers, which operated alongside fast combat vessels and midget submarines, all equipped with the best torpedoes available. The Japanese submarine fleet should have been an awe-inspiring force but, despite playing a crucial scouting role and enjoying several notable successes, it was surprisingly ineffective. Using unique color plates, Mark Stille describes the astounding technical advances of this range of vessels, and the wartime tactics responsible for their failure.

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Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	130
ISBN	9781846030376
Author	Mark Stille
Illustrator	Tony Bryan

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1942–45 – NEW VANGUARD 130» .

Aircraft carriers were the US Navy’s principal weapon against Japan during the Pacific War. Development of the Essex class began in 1939, becoming the largest class of carrier ever to be built. Early in the Pacific War it became renowned for its ‘Sunday Punch’ of 36 fighter planes, 36 dive bombers, and 18 torpedo planes. Alongside the lighter Independence class, these carriers formed the formidable Fast Carrier Force in the Pacific. Featuring artwork detailing the interior and exterior features of the ships, this book explores their design, development, and the action they saw in the Pacific, including the climactic battles of Philippine Sea, Leyte Gulf, and Okinawa.

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Dodge WC3
Country	USA
Type	Light military truck

The Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series vehicles. WC was a Dodge model code: W for 1941 and C for half-ton rating. The C code was retained for the ¾ ton and 1½ ton 6×6 Dodges.

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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.

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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	127
ISBN	9781846030079
Author	David Fletcher
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.

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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.

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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

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