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US Flamethrower Tanks of World War II (New Vanguard),Used
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American experience, from DDay to dugin Japanese defenders, went from British Crocodile to E47, USMC Satan, and the many POACWS (Pacific Area OperationChemical Warfare Section) flamethrower tank variants chronicled in this book.The US Army and Marine Corps experimented with a wide range of flamethrower tanks through World War II in both the European and Pacific theaters. This book will examine early efforts in the US, the illfated attempt to adopted the British Crocodile for DDay in Normandy, the adoption of the auxiliary E47 in the European Theater, and the use of British Crocodile flamethrower units in the ETO. Although the US Army deployment of flamethrower tanks in the ETO was problematic at best, flamethrowers were much more widely used in the Pacific theater and became ubiquitous by 1945, including an entire Army flamethrower tank battalion on Okinawa in 1945, the largest single use of flamethrower tanks in World War II. This will cover the initial attempts at the use of auxiliary flamethrowers by both the US Army and Marine Corps in 1943, the standardized adoption of the Satan flamethrower tank by the Marines in 1944, the development of main gun flamethrowers by the Marines and US Army based on the POACWS (Pacific Area OperationChemical Warfare Section) designs, and the myriad other types tested in combat including the powerful LVT4 design using Navy flamethrowers at Peleliu in 1944. Due to the extensive Japanese use of fortifications in the final year of the Pacific war, Flamethrower tanks became one of the most important solutions in American tactics.
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- Q: What is the focus of the book 'US Flamethrower Tanks of World War II'? A: The book focuses on the American experience with flamethrower tanks during World War II, detailing their use in both the European and Pacific theaters.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Steven J. Zaloga, a noted historian and expert on military history.
- Q: What kind of information can I expect from this book? A: You can expect detailed accounts of the development, deployment, and effectiveness of various flamethrower tanks used by the US Army and Marine Corps during World War II.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 48 pages, providing a concise yet informative overview of the subject.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its First Edition, published on October 22, 2013.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone who is new to military history? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both enthusiasts and those new to military history.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or photographs in the book? A: While the product details do not specify, military history books often include illustrations or photographs; you may want to check the book's preview for specifics.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 22, 2013.
- Q: What topics are covered regarding flamethrower tanks in the book? A: The book covers the evolution of flamethrower tanks, their operational use, and the tactical challenges faced by US forces during World War II.