Compare Tank Killers: A History of America's World War II Destroyer Force

Tank Destroyers were designed to be light and fast to outmaneuver panzers, but still wield the firepower needed to kill German tanks, Yeide recounts in vivid detail how TDs fought their way to victory in North Africa, where they were recognized as an invaluable battlefield asset. TD reconnaissance teams established a record there for daring operations that would continue for the rest of the war. Once victory was secured in Africa, these battalions went on to serve in every major operation in Italy and Fortress Europe. As more dangerous panzers took the field, the TD crews discovered their guns were the only viable way to stop German armor. By VE day, the tank destroyer battalions had achieved impressive records, usually with kill/loss rates heavily in their favor. The Tank Killers: A History of America's World War II Tank Destroyer Force draws heavily upon official reports and documents, as well as interviews with TD veterans. It is a deeply researched and well-written history that will appeal to every student of World War II. Harry Yeide is aninternational affairs analyst who writes assessments for the president of the United States and senior policymakers