Armor Attacks: The Tank Platoon: an Interactive Exercise in Small-Unit Tactics a

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Armor Attacks by John F. Antal Test your knowledge of armor tactics and judgment by negotiating this interactive story. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description You are the hero of this unique interactive fiction! More specifically, you are the leader of a U.S. Army M1 Abrams tank platoon. Throughout the work, you will have an opportunity to make life-or-death decisions, and the story will develop according to the choices you make. As you progress through the book, you will learn important tactical and operational lessons. Whether you are a tank platoon leader, an expect to be, or an armchair military enthusiast, you will find this book highly entertaining and instructive. There are two operations for you to conduct, an assault and a counter-reconnaissance mission. In each you must bring your knowledge and judgment to bear on the scenario in order to achieve the objective. If you choose wrong, defeat and even death may be your fate. If you succeed, you savor the taste of victory and live to fight another day. The scenarios are highly realistic, and there are maps and appendices with detailed specifications of the hardware involved to help you make informed decisions. Short of signing up for advanced training, this book is the best way to sharpen your war-fighting capabilities in a hurry. AUTHOR: John Antal is a soldier, military historian, and leadership expert. He served 30 years in the US Army as a combat arms officer, senior staff officer, and commander. He has commanded units from platoon level through regiment and served on corps and multinational staffs. In his post-Army career he has become a video game producer, military consultant and author of thirteen books and hundreds of articles on military and leadership subjects. Author Biography John Antal is a soldier, military historian, and leadership expert. He served 30 years in the US Army as a combat arms officer, senior staff officer, and commander. He has commanded units from platoon level through regiment and served on corps and multinational staffs. In his post-Army career he has become a video game producer, military consultant and author of thirteen books and hundreds of articles on military and leadership subjects. Table of Contents AcknowledgementsForewrod by Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, USA (Ret)PrefaceIntroductionMap SymbolsArmor AttacksAppendix A: Weapons DataAppendix B: U.S. Unit OrganizationsAppendix C: Threat Unit OrganizationsAppendix D: Troop-Leading ProceduresAppendix E: Tank Fighting PositionsAppendix F: Order FormatsGlossaryDecision Charts Review "An entertaining, educational, and involving look into the world of an armor officer, and yes, you do indeed decide how the book plays out... and find it strikes a good balance of believability, tactics, and storyline." --John "Spoons" Sponauer on SimHQ.com"Antal provides a thought-provoking exercise in small-unit leadership and tactics that is a 20th Century Duffers Drift... and is well worth adding to the bookshelves of those who read ARMOR, and anyone interested in small unit leadership and tactics."-- "ARMOR Magazine""For those of you who enjoy war games, but want something with a little more detail, a little more realistic, for one player and does not involve downloading a game into a computer, this is the book for you. I really enjoyed the story and the feeling of truly being in control of the battlefield."--M. Valdivielso"This concise book is like a choose-your-own adventure, placing you in the boots of fictional Second Lieutenant Jeager, whos arrived to lead an M1A1 Abrams armor platoon in the sands of a likewise-fictional battlefield...and Antals insights were rewarding to read."--J. Gillespie"An extremely clever, curious, and innovative fictional form that is part tactical decision game (TDG), part combat adventure page turner, and part The Defense of Duffers Drift."--Capt Randall P. Newman, USMC Review Quote "This concise book is like a choose-your-own adventure, placing you in the boots of fictional Second Lieutenant Jeager, whos arrived to lead an M1A1 Abrams armor platoon in the sands of a likewise-fictional battlefield...and Antals insights were rewarding to read." Feature A unique way to learn about armor tactics. Details ISBN161200914X Author John F. Antal Publisher Casemate Publishers Year 2020 ISBN-10 161200914X ISBN-13 9781612009148 Format Paperback Imprint Casemate Publishers Subtitle The Tank Platoon: an Interactive Exercise in Small-Unit Tactics and Leadership Country of Publication United States DEWEY 355.48 Short Title Armor Attacks Language English UK Release Date 2020-10-15 Pages 552 AU Release Date 2020-10-15 NZ Release Date 2020-10-15 Audience Professional & Vocational Publication Date 2020-08-27 US Release Date 2020-08-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:130259243;

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