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M3 Medium TankDiscover the fascinating world of the M3 Medium Tank, a pivotal piece of armored warfare history. This brand new hardback book by renowned author David Doyle captures the essence of the M3 Lee, America's first mass produced combat tank. With dimensions of 229 x 229 mm and 112 pages full of rich content, this publication from Schiffer Books, released on April 30, 2021, is a must have for military history enthusiasts and model builders alike. The M3
Discover the fascinating world of the M3 Medium Tank, a pivotal piece of armored warfare history. This brand new hardback book by renowned author David Doyle captures the essence of the M3 Lee, America's first mass-produced combat tank. With dimensions of 229 x 229 mm and 112 pages full of rich content, this publication from Schiffer Books, released on April 30, 2021, is a must-have for military history enthusiasts and model builders alike.The M3 Medium Tank played a crucial role during World War II, designed in response to the urgent need for additional tank support after heavy British losses in France. Featuring a unique armament setup, including a hull-mounted 75 mm gun and a turret-mounted 37 mm cannon, the M3 Lee became a versatile solution for the Allied forces. This book meticulously chronicles the development of the M3, its adaptations, and its deployment across various theaters of war.
Filled with dozens of archival photos, many never before published, the narrative dives deep into the history and evolution of the M3 medium tank. Discover detailed photographs showcasing some of the finest surviving examples, illustrating its engineering marvels and combat legacy. Whether you are a history buff, a model enthusiast, or a casual reader, this book offers a detailed exploration of these iconic armored fighting vehicles.
Order your copy today and relive the story of the M3 Lee, a tank that signifies resilience and innovation in military history. We are happy to combine shipping. Located in Auckland, Smartfox NZ ensures this product is in stock locally, meaning no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes. Get your M3 Medium Tank book now and dive into the chronicles of one of America's legendary tanks!
CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 229 x 229 mm
Pages: 112
Bind: hardback
Author: David Doyle Publisher: Schiffer Books
Publication Date: 30-04-2021
The M3 Lee was America's first mass-produced combat tank. Its unusual configuration of hull-mounted 75 mm gun and turret-mounted 37 mm cannon was a result of the rush to get the vehicle in production following Nazi Germany's rapid advances in Europe. Following heavy British tank losses in France, the Commonwealth turned to the US to bolster their tank stocks, and the M3 was adapted, through the use of a different turret style, to fill this need. Later, as more-advanced tanks became available, notably the M4 Sherman, the M3s were adapted to fill other roles. This book chronicles the development and use of these vehicles from concept to combat. Through dozens of archival photos, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of surviving vehicles, these iconic armored fighting vehicles are explored, and their history is explained.
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★★★★★ 5
Wonderful work from a great historian
Format: Hardcover
James Holland is a very talented historian and his books on WWII are amazing.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5
How to capture the import of an entire war by writing on its end
Format: Kindle
The authors seamlessly cover ed the macro and micro accounts of events and participants to capture the stunning and all important end of WWII. I was engaged and stimulated throughout my read of this book and highly recommend it for enthusiasts who are conversant with the war and want a better understanding of its close.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2025
★★★★★ 4
World War II - The Final Months
Format: Hardcover
The book takes you through the final months of World War II, focusing on eight key moments when the fighting finally came to an end. It’s not just a dry rundown of facts or battle maps — the authors do a great job of bringing the people involved to life, from famous leaders to everyday soldiers and civilians caught in the chaos.
What I really liked was how the story moves around the globe, covering Europe, the Pacific, and beyond. It keeps the narrative fresh and exciting, giving a real sense of how the war unfolded on many fronts at once. Sometimes I had to pay close attention to keep up with all the locations and characters, but that only added to the feeling of being caught up in a fast-moving, gripping story rather than a history lesson.
What stood out most was how it made me feel the human side of history—the fear, the relief, and the confusion as the war finally ended. It’s full of details, but it never felt boring or too technical.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2025
★★★★★ 5
The Fix
Format: Hardcover
An insightful and interesting book on how our country's first legislators try to make sense of the new and fairly short U.S. Constitution, which, being drafted by humans, was bound to be imperfect. A lack of clarity on some point might be due to the changeable nature of words themselves or to confusion or obscurity of thought by the authors. And, who were the authors? The men in the room who came up with the product or the various state conventions that approved the final product?
Professor Gienapp writes well and with a fine grasp of his subject. He uses concrete examples to illustrate his main points. For example, Congressional debates over the constitutionality of a proposed federal bank, the ratification of Jay's Treaty, and even whether the Bill of Rights was to be incorporated into or simply added to the original document.
Most people think of U.S. constitutional history in terms of its drafting and ratification and/or its later judicial interpretation by the Supreme Court. Here, Professor Gienapp focuses on the initial work of interpretation by the first few sessions of Congress.
This book is essential reading for those interested in the U.S. Constitution and the internal architecture of our government. I think those who spend countless hours viewing frenetic talking heads say this or that about the constitutionality of some issue or another (or the nomination of a justice to the High Court) should throw their television set out the window and, instead, settle into a corner chair and calmly read this and other such thoughtful books.
This one should win prizes.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2018
★★★★★ 5
Excellent Book
Format: Hardcover
Stanford University History Professor Gienapp has done an outstanding job of researching and writing this historical analysis of the interpretation of the American Constitution by America's first Congress. Professor Gienapp analyzes data primarily from Congress's problems interpreting the removable of executive officers, chartering a national bank and approval of the 1794 Treaty with Great Britain negotiated by Chief Justice John Jay, the "Jay Treaty." Gienapp shows in clear writing how Congress used records of the debates at the Constitutional Convention and State Ratification Conventions to resolve these constitutional issues. I highly recommend this book to anyone concerned with the interpretation of the American Constitution.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2020