Italian Medium Tanks
1939–45
Pier Paolo Battistelli author Filippo Cappellano author Richard Chasemore illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:20th Dec '12
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
A detailed study of the medium tanks of the Italian armed forces of World War II.
Several factors delayed and greatly hampered the development of an Italian medium tank during World War II.
Light tanks were preferred as these were deemed much more suitable for the narrow roads and bridges of the Alps, along the borders of neighbours France and Yugoslavia. Development was also hampered by limited industries, with fragmented production. Thus, the first prototype of an Italian medium tank – the M 11 – did not enter production until 1939.
This book examines the Italian M tanks which, although technically inferior to their German and Allied counterparts in 1941–43, proved to be effective when used by experienced crews with adequate combat tactics. Alongside illustrations throughout, Filippo Cappellano and Pier Paolo Battistelli discuss the types, as well as the experiments that produced interesting prototypes such as the anti-aircraft semovente.
The works on this topic are rare, not to miss! - Modelstories This book is a welcome addition to the somewhat limited list of references on Italian subjects. Recommended for armor modelers and history aficionados. - IPMS/USA I am impressed with the exceptional artwork, which I think will be eagerly scrutinized by modelers, as will the many photographs. I am enthusiastic about this book and very happy to add it to my library. I happily recommend it to modelers, military historians and enthusiasts of the Italian fascist era; the North African campaign; the Italian Front; Italian AFVs. - armorama.kitmaker.net
ISBN: 9781849087759
Dimensions: 242mm x 180mm x 4mm
Weight: 194g
48 pages