U.S.A. early light tanks WWII (The Weapons Encyclopaedia) Paperback – February 10, 2026

Between 1935 and 1945, the US Army underwent a profound transformation, evolving from a force still tied to concepts inherited from World War I to a modern armored power. American light tanks played a leading role in this phase of experimentation, adaptation, and rapid technological development. The book traces the birth of the first pre-war models, such as the M1 and M2 Light Tanks, the result of doctrinal and industrial limitations of the 1930s, to the more famous M3/M5 Stuart, the true symbol of the US light tank during World War II. Through archival documents, technical data, and operational testimonies, the work analyzes the evolution of armament, protection, mobility, and mechanical reliability, highlighting the relationship between industry, military doctrine, and battlefield needs, all accompanied, as always, by numerous rare images, color photographs, and many detailed profiles! Read more