{"product_id":"9781841769837","title":"Swimming Shermans : Sherman DD amphibious tank of World War II","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming Shermans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): David Fletcher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sherman DD (Duplex Drive) tank was designed by the Allies specifically for the D-Day landings; enveloped in a waterproofed canvas screen, the tank was launched at sea from landing craft and then 'swam' slowly to shore, where the screens were deflated, allowing the tanks to operate as fighting vehicles. Exploring the development and modifications of the Sherman DD, this book discusses its many variants, including the prototype Valentine DD tank and its role as a training tank in Britain and limited operational use in Italy, and examines the successes and tragic failures on the beaches of Normandy and further into North-West Europe, including the challenge of crossing the River Rhine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“I found this book to be quite interesting as it covers the DD's very well. From a modeller's standpoint, I think that some of the photo coverage is weak, as there just aren't quite enough detail photos...the color plates are quite good, especially the center spread which shows quite well how the flotation screen sets up. I highly recommend this book for armor modellers, especially, 'Shermanaholics.'” —\u003ci\u003eChris Hughes, Armorama (July 2006)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781841769837\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Osprey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40596436713678,"sku":"9781841769837","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_79779825-2fb9-4e33-bec7-025a3928134a.jpg?v=1637858268","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781841769837","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}