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Item specifics
- Condition
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- China
- Subject
- Military & War
- Brand
- Osprey
- ISBN
- 9781472814739
- EAN
- 9781472814739
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1472814738
ISBN-13
9781472814739
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219227028
Product Key Features
Original Language
English
Book Title
M50 Ontos and M56 Scorpion 1956-70 : Us Tank Destroyers of the Vietnam War
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / Vietnam War, Military / United States, Military / Vehicles
Publication Year
2016
Illustrator
Yes, Morshead, Henry, Shumate, Johnny
Genre
History
Book Series
New Vanguard Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
6.9 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"This volume is packed full of interesting photos of these vehicles and I particularly liked the illustrations that accompany the book. It is a great look at two little known, but pretty cool vehicles and one that you should have on your library shelves." - Modeling Madness
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
240
Dewey Decimal
623.7475
Table Of Content
Introduction: original procurement concept of M50 & M56 M50 Ontos development M56 Scorpion development Into service, 1950s to Vietnam Combat history in Vietnam Analysis & Conclusion Bibliography Index
Synopsis
A technical and combat history of these agile, heavily armed vehicles in the jungles of Vietnam, ideal for historians of the Vietnam War and US tank enthusiasts., Designed in the 1950s, the US Marines' M50 Ontos and the US Army's M56 Scorpion were both intended to be fast, light, air-droppable tank-killers for the Cold War battlefield - an answer to the cumbersome and ineffective World War II-vintage tanks that had taken to the battlefield during the Korean War. Although they shared the aim of bringing light, mobile and lethal antitank firepower to the infantry the two vehicles varied wildly in design to cater for their unique mission demands. They first saw service in the Lebanon intervention of 1958 but it was in the Vietnam War that they made their name, with the M50 Ontos seeing intense combat action in the Battle of Hue in 1968. Featuring detailed illustrations and expert analysis, this is a comprehensive history of these deadly antitank vehicles, from early development through to their combat history and the eventual disbandment of the Marine Corps' last antitank battalion with M50A1s in 1971., Designed in the 1950s, the US Marines' M50 Ontos and the US Army's M56 Scorpion were both intended to be fast, light, air-droppable tank-killers for the Cold War battlefield--an answer to the cumbersome and ineffective World War II-vintage tanks that had taken to the battlefield during the Korean War. Although they shared the aim of bringing light, mobile, and lethal antitank firepower to the infantry, the two vehicles varied wildly in design to cater for their unique mission demands. They first saw service in the Lebanon intervention of 1958 but it was in the Vietnam War that they made their name, with the M50 Ontos seeing intense combat action in the 1968 Battle of Hue. Detailed illustrations and expert analysis provide the reader with a comprehensive history of these deadly antitank vehicles, from early development through to their combat history and the eventual disbandment of the Marine Corps' last antitank battalion with M50A1s in 1971.
LC Classification Number
UG446.5
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- v***i (1)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat seller. Super fast shipping - 2 days from their location to Calgary. Items are in even better condition than described. Seller included a free vintage magazine - thank you. Excellent to do business with and I will be returning. Packaging was solid - items were better than described (e.g. Paths of Glory was noted as slightly damaged but looked new with an open box.). Seller is exceedingly honest in description. Best grognard seller I've dealt with and I'll be back.
- v***c (1484)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseVery FAST shipping from Canada. Item was New/Mint in box SW and was packaged securely with great care. Seller was very helpful & communications were clear and concise. Overall it was a very pleasant experience. Shipping costs & item costs were very reasonable. I would most definitely buy from again. You will not be disappointed. Go check their items now to get what you want. Seller even included a lovely gift. Many Thanks! First-Rate Seller!! A+A+A+A+A+Liberation 1944 (#116444786560)
- u***0 (1724)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseFantastic seller, great communication, fast postage, item packed really well and arrived as described A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++