'T54/5 To Idf Tiran 4/5 The Birth Of A Bastard Tank - engl.'

Produktbeschreibung

'In the wake of the Six Day War, a staggering 860 enemy tanks fell into the hands of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), including approximately 280 T-54/5 tanks. Within a few years, 146 of these captured tanks were pressed into service and reborn as the Tiran 4/5. This remarkable book, \"T-54/5 to IDF Tiran 4/5,\"" unravels the fascinating story of these tanks – a story that sets the IDF apart as the only army to introduce a substantial number of enemy tanks into prolonged service. The Tiran tank was, in many ways, a bastard tank, not ideally suited to the IDFs requirements. Yet, the IDF demonstrated remarkable creativity in harnessing its potential. These repurposed tanks found use in ways that were unprecedented – from serving as low-grade \""bonus\"" reserve tank units during wartime to fulfilling roles in mine clearance, special operations, and as artillery cannons tasked with destroying SA-3 anti-air missile batteries. Through a series of alterations and adaptations, these tanks ultimately found their place in a Tiran 4/5 brigade, forming an integral part of a specialized tactical task force designed for armored maneuvers in the Egyptian flank. Published by Abteilung 502 and Desert Eagle Publishing, this book is the second volume in the Captured Vehicles in IDF Service Series. The series offers a fresh perspective on the IDFs ingenious use of captured tanks and armored vehicles in its conflicts with neighboring Arab nations. Drawing from rigorous academic research, official IDF documentation, and interviews with soldiers and officers who operated these vehicles, this book is a testament to the IDFs resourcefulness and adaptability. Prepare to be amazed by the revelations within \""T-54/5 to IDF Tiran 4/5.\"" Its a captivating journey into history, military innovation, and the enduring legacy of these remarkable machines. '"