Table of Contents

Introduction · Chronology · Design & development: · The strategic situation · Technical specifications: · The combatants · Gunnery, small unit tactical and maintenance training will be discussed along with the effect of the climate on tank crews · Combat: Fast-paced description of the fighting at Kasserine · Statistics and analysis · Aftermath/Conclusion:

Promotional Information

An account of the first tank duels between American and German soldiers in the heat and dust of the North African desert.

About the Author

Gordon L Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces trained as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969-70 and in airborne infantry, patrol and intelligence. He was a special operations forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Centre for 12 years and is now a freelance writer. Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist. A graduate in 3D design, he currently works as a senior artist for a leading UK games developer. Besides his artistic interests he is also a keen musician and motorcyclist. Born in Faenza in 1963, and from an early age taking an interest in all things military, Giuseppe Rava has established himself as a leading military history artist. Entirely self-taught, Giuseppe is inspired by the works of the great military artists, such as Detaille, Meissonier, , Rochling, Lady Butler, Ottenfeld and Angus McBride. He lives and works in Italy.

Reviews

"This book tells the remarkable story chronologically, covers design & development, the strategic situation, technical specifications, gunnery, small unit tactical and maintenance along with the effect of the climate on tank crews, a brief combat description of the fighting at Kasserine...statistics and analysis and an Aftermath/Conclusion." --Howie Belkin, International Plastic Modellers' Society (July 2008). "The book then goes on to detail this initial major combat between the two forces, following up with an analysis of the event and what came afterwards. All of this is superbly illustrated with maps, cutaways, and period photographs, making this edition a must-have for those interested in the combat capabilities of these two machines." --Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (May 2008)