A & D xtreme

Military vehicles

Includes index

Abrams main battle tank -- Abrams tank history -- Abrams tank versions -- Abrams tank fast facts -- Crew -- Armor -- Cannon -- Fire control -- Other weapons -- Engine -- Conventional warfare -- Urban warfare -- Other missions -- Glossary

Learn the history of the tank and its different versions, as well as tank specifications including size and weight, top speed, armament, and cost. Also described are the roles of Abrams tank crew members--the commander, the gunner, the loader, and the driver. Weapons and camouflage are discussed, as well as the future of the Abrams tank. Easy-to-read text, interesting facts and quotes, and oversized, full-color photographs draw in reluctant readers, leaving them with a deeper understanding of this mighty military vehicle