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Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017 - 09:53 AM UTC
Decent read about those first Shermans used by the Marines at Tarawa.
http://www.theshermantank.com/sherman/tarawa-the-usmcs-first-use-of-m4-medium-tanks/
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Posted: Monday, January 16, 2017 - 12:10 AM UTC
very good read !! thanks !!
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Posted: Monday, January 16, 2017 - 01:17 AM UTC
Hi Chris, hi Lou,

If you liked that site, be sure to check this book out:

http://www.casematepublishers.com/index.php/tanks-in-hell.html#.WH0pCeTGKhA

It describes the battle in a lot of detail with lots of photos, and the first half of the book is devoted to USMC tank doctrine, Charlie Company's training, equipment, etc. I can heartily recommend it.

Jerry
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Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 09:20 PM UTC

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Hi Chris, hi Lou,

If you liked that site, be sure to check this book out:

http://www.casematepublishers.com/index.php/tanks-in-hell.html#.WH0pCeTGKhA


See it reviewed here.

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Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - 12:20 AM UTC
Hi Bill -

Now I remember that it was your review that animated me to buy the book in the first place! Thanks a lot for the great review.

Jerry
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Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - 04:32 AM UTC
I'm glad I was able to encourage you.
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Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - 09:41 PM UTC

Quoted Text

Hi Chris, hi Lou,

If you liked that site, be sure to check this book out:

http://www.casematepublishers.com/index.php/tanks-in-hell.html#.WH0pCeTGKhA

It describes the battle in a lot of detail with lots of photos, and the first half of the book is devoted to USMC tank doctrine, Charlie Company's training, equipment, etc. I can heartily recommend it.

Jerry


thanks again !!!
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