US Marine Corps Tanks of World War II
During World War II, the US Marine Corps formed six tank battalions that battled through the harsh conditions of the Pacific Theatre.
Using the same basic tanks as the US Army, notably the M3 and M5A1 light tanks and the M4 Sherman medium tank, the marines made both technical and tactical innovations to make them more effective in the fight against the Japanese. Deep wading equipment, flamethrower tanks, and even wooden armor all became part of the Marine arsenal.
This book examines the tactics and technology that made the US Marine Corps tank service unique in the annals of warfare.
Steven J. Zaloga has worked as an analyst in the aerospace industry for over two decades, covering missile systems and the international arms trade, and has served with the Institute for Defense Analyses, a federal think-tank. He is the author of numerous books on military technology and military history, with an accent on the US Army in World War II.
Richard Chasemore has worked on a huge variety of projects in publishing and advertising, using both traditional and digital media. He spent 10 years working on the best-selling Star Wars Incredible Cross Sections series.