For Want of a Gun: The Sherman Tank Scandal of WWII

DeJohn. Culled from a diverse collection of sources — including declassified documents period propaganda and old photo archives — this volume argues that despite ultimately attaining victory over German tanks American armor was at a crippling disadvantage throughout the war. Go behind the scenes to see high-level political and military bureaucracy at work preventing the U.S. from fielding a tough enough tank to consistently battle Nazi Tigers and Panthers. More than 60000 soldier deaths the author argues could've been prevented had they had a more appropriate tank. 456 pages 557 color and B&W photos 9x 12 hardcover.