Full Description
Designed for the battlefields of Europe at the height of the Cold War, the M60 and T-62 were the premier combat tanks of their day. However, it was in the deserts of the Middle East that they finally met in battle. This new Duel title examines the design and development of these main battle tanks, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and describing and analyzing their performance on the battlefield during the Yom Kippur War, the Iran-Iraq War, and the first Gulf War. It's a must-read for fans of the evolution of armored warfare.
Contents
Introduction
Improving the Armored Fist
Chronology
Design and development
Strategic Situation
Technical Specifications
Combat 1
Statistics and analysis
Combat 2
Statistics and analysis
Aftermath
Bibliography
