- Forfatter: Steven J. (Author) Zaloga
- Format: Pocket
- Antall sider: 80
- Språk: Engelsk
- Forlag/Utgiver: SD Books
- Serienavn: Duel
- EAN: 9781472812490
- Utgivelsesår: 2016
- Bidragsyter: Zaloga, Steven J. (Author)
World War II saw tanks assume a dominant role in warfare, capable of tearing through the enemy lines if left unchecked. To combat the threat posed by these armored behemoths, the United States developed the M1 Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher, better known as the Bazooka. First employed in combat during 1942, the weapon required a great deal of skill and courage to use effectively. By late 1944 it was a mainstay of the US infantry''s anti-tank capabilities, alongside towed weapons, anti-tank grenades, and other longer-established measures.
Focusing on the savage close-quarters fighting between Germany''s armored divisions and the US infantry during the Battle of the Bulge, Steven Zaloga''s absorbing study compares and assesses the strengths and limitations of the cutting-edge technology used by both sides. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and explosive battle reports, this volume casts a new light on the evolving nature of infantry-versus-tank combat in the closin