Osprey Duel 10 – M3 Medium Tank vs Panzer III: Kasserine Pass 1943
Author: Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Series: Duel No. 10
Published: 2008
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 978-1-84603-261-5
Subject: WWII Armor / North Africa / Kasserine Pass
Description
M3 Medium Tank vs Panzer III: Kasserine Pass 1943 examines the clash between American and German armor during the fighting in Tunisia in 1943.
The newly arrived U.S. armored forces faced experienced German units equipped with the Panzer III, while American crews took the M3 Medium Tank into one of their first major armored engagements against German forces.
Author Gordon L. Rottman compares the design, development, armament, armor and battlefield performance of the two vehicles while examining the tactics and experiences of the crews who fought in them.
Topics include:
Design and development of the M3 and Panzer III
Armor and armament
Technical specifications
Crew training and battlefield experience
German and American tactical doctrine
Kasserine Pass and the Tunisian campaign
Combat performance
Statistics and analysis
Aftermath and conclusions
The book is 80 pages and includes photographs and specially commissioned artwork.
Great Reference for Model Builders
This is an excellent reference for anyone building an M3 Lee/Grant or Panzer III, particularly a North African campaign subject. The combination of technical comparisons, combat history and illustrations provides useful background for selecting markings, weathering and diorama settings.
Condition
Pre-owned – Good to Very Good Condition
The photographed copy shows some normal shelf and handling wear, particularly around the cover edges and corners. Overall, it appears to be a solid reference copy.
Please review the photographs carefully, as they show the actual book being offered.
