[Osprey New Vanguard 137] • The Biggest Battles of the Pacific Theater · the History of the Decisive Campaigns That Led to Victory Over Japan in World War II

[Osprey New Vanguard 137] • The Biggest Battles of the Pacific Theater · the History of the Decisive Campaigns That Led to Victory Over Japan in World War II
Authors
Editors, Charles River
Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Tags
history
ISBN
9781846030918
Date
2007-08-21T00:00:00+00:00
Size
14.20 MB
Lang
en
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Contrary to popular belief, the Japanese Army widely employed tanks within the Pacific theater of war. This title details their key role in the conquests of Singapore and Malaya, as well as their later use in Burma, Saipan, and the Philippines, including in the amphibious assault of Corregidor. Tank development succeeded against the odds, with the programme often neglected to pursue the higher priority of warship development. Their use in the most difficult of terrain is a testament to their ingenuity.

Steven J Zaloga's book offers a rare insight into a largely overlooked subject and is rich with photographs and artwork, providing a wonderful resource for the construction and design of these fascinating tanks.