Abrams: A History of the American Main Battle Tank, Vol. 2

Abrams: A History of the American Main Battle Tank, Vol. 2

R. P. Hunnicutt, 2015

Overview

This volume chronicles the development of the American main battle tank, focusing on the M1 Abrams. It traces the evolution of design concepts from the 1950s, many of which laid the groundwork for the M1. The book details the period of intense innovation in armored vehicle design, including radical ideas considered in the 1950s and 60s. It covers the M60 series as an interim tank and the subsequent reorientation of the M1 project towards cost-effectiveness. The narrative follows Chrysler's development of the XM1, which became the standardized M1 Abrams, entering service in 1981 and later improved to the M1A1 variant.

Who it's for

• Military history enthusiasts
• Readers interested in American armored vehicle development
• Those studying post-WWII tank design

Key features

• Hardcover binding
• 324 pages
• Published in 2015
• ISBN: 9781626542556
• Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
• Part of a 10-volume series