This latest in the Casemate Illustrated series explores American armor during the Pacific Campaign of WWII, from 1942-45. During this period there were over twenty major tank battles and operations where tanks provided heavy support to infantry units. These operations include the battle of Tarawa and the Bougainville Campaign. Relying heavily on first-person accounts, the strategies and tactics of the opposing forces are discussed.

This book also looks at the Pacific theater, and how American armor was employed with great success in that theater of war. Detailed information on American and Japanese armored forces, including development, equipment, capabilities, organization, and order of battle, is given.

About the Author
Mike Guardia, currently an armored captain in the 4th Infantry Division, is also author of two highly acclaimed biographies, American Guerrilla, about the life of the true founder of Special Forces, Russell Volckmann, and Shadow Commander, about the career of Donald Blackburn.

Reviews
...an excellent little survey of tank warfare in the Pacific. Guardia's narrative sticks closely to tank operations and he does not get bogged down in detail - he allows his profile pages to do that work. * Wargames Illustrated 12/04/2021 *
This is a very fine work with great attention to detail, interwoven with first-hand accounts and Unit Profiles to give more infromation about the forces involved. * Gun Mart *
This should be interesting for history fans and modelers who would like to have more references...it will also make a nice addition to your library. * DetailScaleView *



Book Information
ISBN 9781612008189
Author Mike Guardia
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Casemate Publishers
Publisher Casemate Publishers