{"product_id":"tiger-vs-churchill-northwest-europe-194445-9781472843883","title":"Tiger vs Churchill: North-West Europe, 1944-45","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis fully illustrated study assesses the origins, development, and combat record of the legendary Tiger and Churchill Tanks during World War II, exploring their design, development, and influence on their head-to-head encounters, support services, and crews. It also examines the specific battlefield conditions of Normandy in June and July 1944. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 January 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive and richly illustrated study delves into the origins, development, and combat record of the iconic Tiger and Churchill Tanks during World War II. The Tiger and the Churchill, two of the most recognizable heavily armored tanks of the war, were both hastily designed in the early years of the conflict and faced inauspicious debuts in battle in August 1942. Despite their considerable weight, both tanks exhibited surprising tactical mobility, intended for breakthrough operations. However, there were significant differences between them, particularly in the effectiveness of their primary armament. This captivating and detailed work examines the design and development of these famous tanks, their influence on head-to-head encounters, the support services each tank relied upon, and the skills and experiences of the crews that fought in them. Furthermore, the specific battlefield conditions of Normandy in June and July 1944 are explored, shedding light on their impact on the intense duels between these two formidable AFVs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tiger and the Churchill, two of the most iconic heavily armored tanks of World War II, were both hastily designed in the early years of the conflict and faced inauspicious debuts in battle in August 1942. Despite their considerable weight, both tanks exhibited surprising tactical mobility, intended for breakthrough operations. However, there were significant differences between them, particularly in the effectiveness of their primary armament. This captivating and detailed work examines the design and development of these famous tanks, their influence on head-to-head encounters, the support services each tank relied upon, and the skills and experiences of the crews that fought in them. Furthermore, the specific battlefield conditions of Normandy in June and July 1944 are explored, shedding light on their impact on the intense duels between these two formidable AFVs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 262g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 247 x 184 x 8 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781472843883\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Grant","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100345692410,"sku":"9781472843883","price":10.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646175532024_book.jpg?v=1646922550","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/tiger-vs-churchill-northwest-europe-194445-9781472843883","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}