British Tank Destroyer Achilles 17-Pdr M10 S.P. - Wojciech Gawrych

Technical/historical background illustrated with b&w period photos and a selection of detailed walkaround photographs highlighting technical details of the 17-pdr M10 S.P., later known as Achilles, the British modification to the U.S. M10 Gun Motor Carriage, widely used by British, Polish, Canadian, New Zealand and South African forces during World War Two. Statistics: 207 full color exterior and interior photos of the sole running and fully equipped Achilles tank destroyer preserved in Europe; 31 half-tone technical drawings reprinted from U.S. and British Technical Manuals; 65 b&w period photos showing several camouflage and marking options; 5 pp 1/35th & 1/48th scale drawings of Achilles IIC. Fourteenth volume in new Series of all-picture books showing AFVs preserved at museums and collections throughout the World, designed for the enthusiast and military modeler. Most complete reference book for correcting and super-detailing the AFV Club, Academy and aftermarket kits.