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This is the first volume in an important new work dedicated to contemporary combat tanks. Volume one introduces tanks from four countries: France, USA, Japan, and Germany. Among them the reader will find the famous US Abrams, the well known French Leclerc and its German equivalent the Leopard. Marc Chassillan provides a detailed analysis of each tank, including plans, supporting profiles, and action shots. In addition, there are technical chapters on the machinery, exterior armour, the sight and weaponry. Both volumes on the modern combat tank represent the only encyclopaedia to bring together the technical, historic, and operational aspects of the tank in the 21st century. This is truly the bible for those who are passionate about modern tanks. French text AUTHOR: Marc Chassillan is an international specialist of combat tanks. Trained as an engineer, Chassillan has participated in the development of the Leclerc tank and has written numerous articles in the journal RAIDS. SELLING POINTS: The first volume of the only encyclopaedia to bring together the technical, historic, and operational aspects of the tank in the 21st century ILLUSTRATIONS: Illustrated throughoutProduct Identifiers
PublisherHistoire & Collections
ISBN-139782352501763
eBay Product ID (ePID)111567474
Product Key Features
SubjectGovernment, History
Publication Year2011
Number of Pages176 Pages
Publication NameEncyclopedie Des Chars De Combat Moderne-Volume 1
LanguageEnglish
TypeTextbook
AuthorMarc Chassillan
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height320 mm
Item Width230 mm
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Country/Region of ManufactureFrance
Title_AuthorMarc Chassillan