Título: Russian light tank T-26 (The Weapons Encyclopaedia)
Autor: Luca Stefano Cristini
Sinopse: The Russian T-26 was a light tank, designed for infantry support, produced in the Soviet Union from 1931. It did not originate as an autonomous design, but was mainly derived from the British Vickers 6-ton or Vickers Type E vehicle. The T-26 tanks were armed with two parallel turrets in the centre of the hull, each equipped with a light machine gun. The next step was to install a 27-mm or 37-mm cannon on one turret. This was replaced by a 45 mm piece, and this increased the armour-piercing and explosive power. Known as the Mod. 1933, it was a great success and was produced, alone, in around 5,500 examples; an exceptional run for the time. Versions derived from the T-26 were: the OT-26 flamethrower with a flamethrower instead of a cannon, the OT-33 which had both, the ST-26 bridge-carrier to give tank divisions the necessary mobility against natural obstacles, the T-26 A-4 (U) railing radio command tank, and many others…
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “Russian light tank T-26 (The Weapons Encyclopaedia)”, de Luca Stefano Cristini, publicado pela editora Luca Cristini Editore (Soldiershop), em 2023 e com 60 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Luca Cristini Editore (Soldiershop)
Páginas: 60
Ano: 2023
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Linguagem: en
ISBN: 9791255890508
ISBN13: 9791255890508
