French Tanks of World War II (2): Cavalry Tanks and AFVs

French Tanks of World War II (2): Cavalry Tanks and AFVs
ISBN-10
1782003924
ISBN-13
9781782003922
Category
History
Pages
48
Language
English
Published
2014-07-22
Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Author
Steven J. Zaloga

Description

The design quality of France's armored vehicles is somewhat forgotten in light of the myth of superiority surrounding the German Panzers' role in the Blitzkrieg against France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The second volume of two covering the French tanks of World War II, this title focuses primarily on the design, development, combat performance, and technical features of France's armored cavalry vehicles, including the AMR and AMC families of light reconnaissance tanks, and the famous Somua S.35 cavalry tank. Also examined are the wide array of armored cars and half-tracks employed by the French Cavalry, and the extensively produced Hotchkiss H-35/H-39 series that was designed for the Cavalry but also saw widespread use by the Infantry. This volume also looks at the specialized armored vehicles used by the French military, including the Chenillette US, Lorraine, and the various tank destroyer types brought hastily into service in 1940.

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