Churchill Crocodile Flamethrower
48 page book.
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back in stock!)List price: $19.00You pay: $13.89(All prices in U.S. Dollars)Manufacturer: Osprey BooksStock Number: OSP NVG136View all products of type "Churchill" Author: David Fletcher
Illustrator: Tony Bryan
About this book
A fire-breathing monster on the battlefield, the Churchill Crocodile was one of the most awe-inspiring weapons of World War II. Tank expert David Fletcher chronicles the development of the flamethrower tank, examining the dramatic effect of these tanks in battle from use in France to the terrifying attack on the Senio River in Italy, as well as investigating the post-war use of Crocodiles to burn down and sterilise the site of Belsen concentration camp, and their mobilisation for the Korean War. Researched using the papers of Reginald Fraser - the genius behind the flamethrowers - and dramatically illustrated with detailed artwork and previously unpublished photographs, this book brings to life the true terror of these tanks.
Contents
- Introduction
- Origins
- Operational use
- The flame goes out
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Colour plate commentary
- Index
Paperback; July 2007; 48 pages; ISBN: 9781846030833