The M48 Patton In Action volume from Squadron/Signal Publications provides a comprehensive look at one of America's most important Cold War main battle tanks.

Developed during the early 1950s as the successor to the M47, the M48 introduced a completely redesigned cast hull and turret, improved armor protection, and a more capable fire-control system. The Patton served with the U.S. Army and Marine Corps for decades and saw combat around the world, including extensive service during the Vietnam War, as well as with numerous NATO allies and other allied nations.

This Armor In Action No. 22 volume includes historical photographs, technical information, development history, production changes, combat operations, camouflage, markings, and numerous illustrations that make it an outstanding reference for military historians, collectors, and armor modelers.

Whether you're building kits from Tamiya, Dragon, Academy, AFV Club, Takom, Rye Field Model, Revell, or Monogram, this book provides valuable information for creating historically accurate models.

Features

• Squadron/Signal Publications

• Armor In Action Series

• Armor Number 22

• Softcover

• Historical photographs

• Development history

• Variant information

• Combat service

• Camouflage and markings

• Scale modeling reference

Historical Overview

The M48 Patton entered production in 1952 and represented a major advancement over previous American medium tanks. It became the standard U.S. main battle tank during much of the 1950s before gradually being replaced by the M60 series.

The M48 served in numerous conflicts, including:

• Vietnam War

• Indo-Pakistani Wars

• Six-Day War

• Yom Kippur War

• Turkish military operations

• NATO Cold War service

Powered by a gasoline engine in early versions and later diesel engines in upgraded models, the M48 proved adaptable and remained in front-line service in several countries well into the late twentieth century.

Contents Include

• Design and development

• Production history

• M48 variants

• Technical specifications

• Armament

• Armor protection

• Fire-control systems

• Engine and suspension

• Vietnam combat operations

• Foreign operators

• Historical photographs

• Scale modeling reference

Perfect For

• Armor modelers

• Military historians

• Vietnam War enthusiasts

• Cold War collectors

• Squadron/Signal collectors

• Tank restoration researchers

• Military vehicle enthusiasts

Condition

Pre-owned reference book in good condition.

• Stored in protective plastic sleeve

• Light shelf and edge wear

• Binding appears secure

• Interior pages appear clean and complete

Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the item description.