Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank 1979-98 (New Vanguard)
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (826 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1855326914 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Keith Murray said Great book for basic information on this MBT. Great book for basic information on this MBT. Was interested in getting some background because of my war gaming hobby and finding that my T-7"Great book for basic information on this MBT" according to Keith Murray. Great book for basic information on this MBT. Was interested in getting some background because of my war gaming hobby and finding that my T-72s will be facing these on the table top. Though I cannot draw a comparison to another reference I found this enlightening regarding the development and armament of this combat tank in a conveniently sized volum. s will be facing these on the table top. Though I cannot draw a comparison to another reference I found this enlightening regarding the development and armament of this combat tank in a conveniently sized volum. Good for whats available I have not yet seen a detailed book on the Leopard II (or LeoI for that matter), so in the meantime, this is about as good as you can get, covering a lot of territory in Good for whats available matt8386 I have not yet seen a detailed book on the Leopard II (or LeoI for that matter), so in the meantime, this is about as good as you can get, covering a lot of territory in 48 pages. This is a good book, covers the background leading up to the Leo II, its main versions, good B&W photos.Its not perfect for modelers, but I'm not sure what else is out there. 8 pages. This is a good book, covers the background leading up to the Leo II, its main versions, good B&W photos.Its not perfect for modelers, but I'm not sure what else is out there. Another great book in the New Vanguard series Thomas H. Lawrence While many people will complain that the book is not technical enough, or doesn't have enough color pictures, I feel it provides an excellent overview of the Leopard 2. While more comprehensive books are available, this volume provides a concise summary of the design, development, and use of the tank as well as details of versions sold to other countr
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Since 1979, when the first Leopard 2 rolled off the production line, the Leopard 2 has undergone various modifications, and has been exported to various European countries. Enhanced by Osprey's signature colour plates and cutaway artwork, this book examines the development of the Leopard 2 from the first batch to its evolution into the improved Leopard 2 A5, detailing its features and variants.. Though by 1970 this project was stopped, West Germany used the components created for the MBT/KPz-70 to develop a new main battle tank - the Leopard 2. In 1963 West Germany and the United States signed an agreement to develop the best tank in the world - the MBT/KPz-70
He is a recognised authority on modern German armour, having previously published New Vanguard 16: Leopard 1965-95. During the eighties he served as an officer with the Signal Corps of the Bundeswehr. Michael Jerchel was born in 1956 and is interested mainly in Western and former Soviet military equipment, reflected in his work as a freelance journalist and author. . Uwe Schnellbacher was born in 1962 and has a lifelong interest in