The final sherman, the m4a376w was accepted in april 1945. There is some damp staining to the top right corners of the text, does not impact. Hunnicutt 1976, hardcover he was awarded the silver star for the action, this is detailed out on page it covers their use with tiger faces painted on them and why it was done. Sherman a history of the american medium tank by r. Spanning the history of americas most widely used main battle tank, hunnicutts firepower is an absolute musthave for anyone. T his book covers the marines tank battles through the whole of world war ii. Although the sherman was part of the us prewar development program. Hunnicutt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Spanning the history of americas most widely used main battle tank, hunnicutts patton is an absolute musthave for anyone interested in the history of the american military. Dec 12, 2018 the first sherman m4 was accepted january 42. Hunnicutt is mainly known for his research in the history and development of. Sherman, a history of the american medium tank by r. Although, this book is long out of print, it is without question the bible, to sherman tank historians. Although m4 medium tank sherman proved itself by contributing mightily to.
A history of the american medium tank by hunnicutt, r. Hunnicutt provides the comprehensive history of the technological evolution that led to the production of sherman m4 in 1942 and its development, variants, and modifications. The m4 sherman medium tank was the mainstay of the american and british armored forces in world war ii. Hunnicutt is the acknowledged master on american armor. These books are all fairly short and are meant to give a brief look into what gear and vehicles marine tankers used during wwii. He authored many books on american military vehicles. In addition to the basic tank, which itself went through numerous modifications during its three year production run, many. Richard pearce hunnicutt june 15, 1926 april 29, 2011 was an american historian, known. As a result of the vast numbers of operational m4s still in service at the end of world war ii, the sherman soldiered on around the world for decades. Although the sherman was part of the us prewar development program, its adaptability to conditions on the front led to extensive british. Spend the extra ten bucks, and buy it now, before it goes out of print again. The book is the absolute authority on sherman tanks. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Special limited edition of copies publishyed by the historical archive press.
From its introduction in 1942 until the production line closed in the second half of 1945, tens of thousands of these versatile armored fighting vehicles were produced. Dec 19, 2017 the m103a productimproved descendant of the t43 tanks and its many variations is also treated with exacting detail by hunnicutt, who takes us through the numerous and important variations on the heavy tank design. The m4 sherman medium tank was the mainstay of the american and british. A history of the american medium tank by r p hunnicutt online at alibris. A history of the american medium tank by hunnicutt. Hunnicutt 1976, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Spanning the history of americas most widely used main battle tank, hunnicutt s patton is an absolute musthave for anyone interested in the history of the american military. Sherman history by hunnicutt posted in military vehicles. For example, if you want to read about the tank destroyers that saw service during wwii war, you will need to go to the hunnicutt sherman book for the m10 and m36, the stuart book for the m18, the halftrack book for the m3 gmc, and the armored car book for the various wheeled tank destroyer models. Hunnicutts 10volume compendium of american tank history details the development of the heavy tanks from its. A great source of information hunnicutt is a great researcher and compiler of information.
Featuring hundreds of photos from the national archives, diagrams, and detailed specifications, hunnicutts firepower remains the definitive developmental history of the heavy tank for the military historian, professional soldier, and tank restorer. P hunnicutt, is an masterful reference text second to none. For example, if you want to read about the tank destroyers that saw service during wwii war, you will need to go to the hunnicutt sherman book for the m10 and m36, the stuart book for the m18, the halftrack book for the m3 gmc, and the armored car book. Hunnicutt provides the comprehensive history of the technological evolution that led to the production of sherman m4 in 1942 and its development, variants, and modifications although the sherman was part of the us prewar development program, its adaptability to conditions on the front led to extensive british innovations. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Jun 18, 2019 sherman a history of the american medium tank by r. Army and marine corps but also by british, canadian, and free french forces. The hunnicutt sherman book is the gold standard book for information on the sherman medium tank and its history and development. Sherman tank, officially m4 general sherman, main battle tank designed and built by the united states for the conduct of world war ii. Richard pearce hunnicutt 19262011 enlisted in the 7th infantry division in 1944 and in 1945 was promoted to sergeant and awarded the silver star for his heroic actions. Hunnicutt provides the comprehensive history of the technological evolution that led to the production of sherman m4 in 1942 and. This is the bible for sherman lovers and researchers. Featuring over a thousand photos from the national archives, diagrams, and detailed specifications, hunnicutt s sherman remains the definitive history of m4 for the military historian, professional soldier, and tank restorer. A history of the american medium tank by rp hunnicutt.
Hunnicutt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. Hunnicutt, with another edition in 1994, and published by presidio press, this limited edition of copies is published by historical archive press. A history of the american light tank, volume 1 by r. Hunnicutt provides the comprehensive history of the technological evolution that led to the production of sherman m4 in 1942 and its development, variants, and modifications although the sherman was part of the us prewar development program, its adaptability to conditions on the front led to extensive british innovations drawn from. Although the sherman was part of the us prewar development program, its adaptability to conditions on the front led to extensive british innovations drawn from battle experience. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. A history of the american medium tank 0891410805 by hunnicutt, r. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. First off it has a new cover with no dust jacket unlike earlier printings. U ltimately he concludes the sherman was the better tank, so i guess it all works out in the end. The sherman tank is without question, the most famous armored fighting vehicle in the history of modern warfare. Earlier this year they also released reprint editions of stuart and sherman by.
The sherman a history of the american tank by hunnicutt has finally been released and is available from several on line dealers. The m4 general sherman was the most widely used tank series among the western allies, being employed not only by the u. Hunnicutt 1976, hardcover it came out inand is 73 pages and well worth it if you want an exclusive look at uk shermans. The m4 was adapted for use as armored artillery, selfpropelled antiaircraft artillery, tank destroyers, cargo and personnel carriers, and a vast array of specialized armored combat engineer vehicles. Hunnicutt provides the comprehensive history of the technological evolution that led to the production of sherman m4 in 1942 and its.
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