This remarkable story exposes the Sherman tank scandal of World War II; involving some of the biggest American names and stretching from the White House and Pentagon to factories and battlefronts. Outgunned by more powerful German opponents; the inferiority of American tanks led to some of the worst setbacks of the war; prolonging it in Europe. US tankers ultimately prevailed; but over 60;000 armored division soldiers were killed and wounded; their preventable sacrifice inspired the Hollywood movie Fury. Included are striking images of the Sherman's adversaries (photographed exclusively at the National Museum of Cavalry and Armor); along with original equipment; documents; period propaganda; and vintage photos of Sherman tanks in action. As a German officer noted; "I was on this hill with six 88mm antitank guns...Every time they sent a tank; we knocked it out. Finally we ran out of ammunition; and the Americans didn't run out of tanks."
#1162216 in Books Schiffer Publishing; Ltd. 2012-03-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.10 x 1.00 x 8.80l; 3.34 #File Name: 0764340409240 pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Frontier AirlinesBy JAKE LAMKINSIt's a wonderful book which I have been recommending to all my former Frontier Airlines friends.Written by the son of two Frontier employees; it is a well written history of the original Frontieraccompanied by a fabulous collection of photographs of people; aircraft; timetables and documents.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Best I've seenBy .80joeA book from someone who was really there; Greg's family lived the life; as he did. Very well presented and documented. A heart-wrenching time at the end; but what a company!!!!I'm proud to know Gus; Pam and Greg0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy MJMullerItem arr in good time and condition. Very pleased; thank you.
