Modern Israeli tanks and infantry carriers, 1985-2004 /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Marsh Gelbart ; illustrated by Tony Bryan.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Oxford :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Osprey,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2004.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
48 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations (some color) ;
Dimensions
25 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
New Vanguard ;
Volume Designation
93
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
Includes index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
"Over the last two decades, the Israel Defence Force (IDF) has introduced a variety of new AFVs. Old models such as the M48 and M60 have been improved beyond recognition, in the form of the Magach 7. The performance of Israel's indigenous Merkava tank has been similarly enhanced with new variants and the new Merkava 4 MBT has recently entered service. Israeli infantry have also received machines such as the Achzarit assault carrier, the Puma combat engineer vehicle and the Nagmachon and Nakpadon (tank-based carriers intended for low intensity conflicts). This book examines the design, modification and combat history of these formidable fighting machines"--Back cover.