Tank Warfare in Korea 1950-53
By Steven J. Zaloga and George Balin
Softcover in dustjacket, 72 pages
Published by Concord Publications, 1994
Language: English
ISBN: 962-361-605-8
Dimensions: 8.8 x 11.0 x 0.2 inches
The Korean War was the first major conflict of the Cold War. It saw several U.S. and Allied WWII-era vehicle types face off against Soviet T-34/85s and SU-76Ms, the hodge podge of Allied forces being almost entirely overwhelmed by the invading North Koreans before they could be reinforced and push back. The opening stages were very mobile but this soon stabilized into static lines with entrenched outposts and fortifications. Several post-WWII designs received their baptisms of fire in Korea in the infantry support role, these types included the M46 Patton and the M19 40mm Bofers air defense vehicle.
The book leads off with a short history of tank warfare in Korea. While this is only eight pages in length it takes advantage of the book’s large layout with the print arranged in triple columns so there is enough room for the authors to provide a good overview. There is another eight-page spread of full color artwork showing several vehicle types from all the major combatants, many of these display the colorful “tiger head” artwork. The remaining sixty-four pages are devoted to photographs taken from official U.S. archives, many of the subjects are the same as the color profile vehicles, and a good number are knocked out North Korean and Chinese tanks.
This book is aimed squarely at the vehicle modeler. There are a wide variety of AFV types represented and the settings will provide amble inspiration for dioramas. The Korean war is under-represented on contest tables so there are numerous opportunities for presenting something unique for those who have become burnt out on Panzers and are looking for a change. This book provides ample eye-candy to help get the mojo working, a recommended resource!
Inch High Guy 