Marine Corps Tank Battles in the Middle East

Autor*innen

• Oscar E. Gilbert

Parameter

• 312 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Karten & Reisen
• Militärwesen

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Set against the backdrop of post-Vietnam warfare, this book explores the evolution of U.S. Marines and their strategic use of tanks in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. It highlights a shift from traditional attrition battles to agile, mobile warfare, emphasizing rapid maneuvers and targeted firepower. The narrative delves into the complexities of urban combat, guerrilla tactics, and the challenges of protecting civilians while engaging a determined enemy. Through personal accounts, it captures the bravery and adaptability of armored Marines in America's longest continuous conflict.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• Einband: Hardcover