RichTO90 Posted November 17, 2023 Posted November 17, 2023 It looks like editing will be done next week and it will go to press. Still hoping for an early release but given the realities of the publishing business it may slip again to the end of January or first week of February. Amazon is accepting preorders at $10 off the cover price of $49.95. Publisher's blurb: "If the machine gun changed the course of ground combat in the First World War, it was the tank that shaped ground combat in World War II. The tank was introduced in World War I in an effort to end the stalemate of the machine gun versus barbed-wire trenches, and by World War II, the tank’s mobility and firepower became a rolling, thundering difference-maker on the battlefield. In this detailed, deeply researched, and heavily illustrated book, tank expert Richard Anderson tells the story of how the United States developed its armored force, turning it into a war-winning weapon in World War II that powered American ground forces and supplied armies around the world, including the British and Soviets. For decades, American tanks of World War II have been undervalued in comparisons with German and Soviet tanks—and it’s true that the best of American armor tended to underperform the best of German and Soviet armor during the war. That’s because the U.S. had a different goal: not only to create battleworthy tanks like the Sherman, and to develop other tanks, but also to supply American allies with serviceable, combat-ready tanks. The United States did all this, but until now the complete story of American tanks in World War II has yet to be told. Anderson’s book is deeper and more thorough a chronicle of American tanks in World War II than has ever been done. This book is colorful, vivid, and thought-provokingly insightful on how the U.S. produced a tank force capable of conducting its own battlefield efforts and sustaining key allies around the world. This will be the go-to volume on American tanks for years to come." Editorial Reviews Review American Thunder is an exceptionally fine account of U.S. tanks in World War II. It provides a broad perspective on technical development, army tactical doctrine, and tank unit organization. Most importantly, it clearly connects how all of these factors influenced the combat effectiveness of U.S. tanks on the WWII battlefield. It addresses the many controversies about U.S. tanks head-on in a very convincing fashion. Very detailed and thoroughly researched, this book is a “must” for anyone seriously interested in the U.S. Army of World War II. -- Steven Zaloga, author of Armored Thunderbolt: The US Army Sherman Tank in World War II American Thunder: U.S. Army Tank Design, Development, and Doctrine in World War II is an in-depth history of the mobilization of U.S. armored forces for WW II. Starting practically from scratch, the Army equipped, trained, and fielded 16 armored divisions and more than 70 separate tank battalions. In minute detail, the author relates the successes, failures, and controversies involved in this accomplishment. This book is destined to become a classic reference work for students of U.S. armor in WW II. -- Joe DeMarco, coauthor of the website, Sherman Minutia The publication of Richard Anderson's study of the development of U.S. armored fighting vehicles for World War II will be welcomed for its value as a wide-ranging reference that stimulates one's understanding of how myriad concepts and persons contributed to resolving so many difficulties and false steps in an era particularly fraught with dangers. His meticulous use of contemporary documents, reports, and studies clarifies many obscure developments with detailed analyses of the ways taken to produce such a highly successful military arm. The reader will be treated to new assessments of decision making, lessons learned, and controversies that remain controversial to this day. I was impressed equally by the excellent layout of the book and well-chosen photos. Enjoy the read! -- Kenneth W. Estes (Colonel U.S.M.C., Ret.), author of Marines Under Armor and Tanks on the Beaches https://www.amazon.com/American-Thunder-Design-Development-Doctrine/dp/0811773817/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1195R3TZRWK9Q&keywords=american+thunder&qid=1681839090&s=books&sprefix=american+thinder%2Cstripbooks%2C144&sr=1-4 Or for the UKiens and Yuropeans: https://www.amazon.co.uk/American-Thunder-Design-Development-Doctrine/dp/0811773817
RETAC21 Posted November 17, 2023 Posted November 17, 2023 Ova here we get 30% off on the Kindle edition only, not the printed one
RichTO90 Posted November 17, 2023 Author Posted November 17, 2023 Just now, RETAC21 said: Ova here we get 30% off on the Kindle edition only, not the printed one Sorry, evil Amazon and all that.
RichTO90 Posted November 17, 2023 Author Posted November 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, sunday said: Amazon gives January 16th, Tuesday as the day of release of the Kindle edition. Yep. That is still the scheduled date and should stay. The print edition could possibly be delayed a week or so. Of course, the last time they shipped two weeks before the release date, so who knows? 🤣
Angrybk Posted November 18, 2023 Posted November 18, 2023 Congrats, will buy! I think everybody on this Grate Site appreciates how much work you put into it, while still spending time to spank us for our inaccurate posts.
Rick Posted November 19, 2023 Posted November 19, 2023 12 hours ago, Angrybk said: Congrats, will buy! I think everybody on this Grate Site appreciates how much work you put into it, while still spending time to spank us for our inaccurate posts. Agree. Alot.
RichTO90 Posted November 19, 2023 Author Posted November 19, 2023 Thanks all! I think that mostly due to your kind orders, as of today it is: The Top New Release in Military History Books https://www.amazon.com/gp/new-releases/books/5019/ref=zg_b_hnr_5019_1 Take that James Holland! 😁 Best Sellers Rank: #92,737 in Books #12 in History of Military Vehicles #31 in Military History Pictorials #132 in Naval Military History 🤣
DogDodger Posted December 7, 2023 Posted December 7, 2023 Got an email today from Amazon that says the updated release date is 1 May, FYI... Also, I trust you much more than Holland.
Harold Jones Posted December 7, 2023 Posted December 7, 2023 2 hours ago, DogDodger said: Got an email today from Amazon that says the updated release date is 1 May, FYI... Also, I trust you much more than Holland. I got the same email.
RichTO90 Posted December 8, 2023 Author Posted December 8, 2023 Gee, and they just emailed me telling me how interested I might be in this new title... I haven't heard anything to that effect from Stackpole, but as soon as I get a confirmation I'll let you all know.
RichTO90 Posted December 15, 2023 Author Posted December 15, 2023 Sorry to confirm that due to printing issues it has been delayed to 1 May 2024.
Harold Jones Posted December 15, 2023 Posted December 15, 2023 Guess I know what my next beach read is
DogDodger Posted December 16, 2023 Posted December 16, 2023 17 hours ago, RichTO90 said: Sorry to confirm that due to printing issues it has been delayed to 1 May 2024. No worries here. I'm currently ~2.5 years behind on my to-read list, anyway.
alejandro_ Posted December 16, 2023 Posted December 16, 2023 On 11/19/2023 at 5:22 PM, RichTO90 said: Thanks all! I think that mostly due to your kind orders, as of today it is: #132 in Naval Military History 🤣 Congratulations Rich, I have read you in Axis History Forum and here and I am sure it will be a great reference. I will look forward to read about those battleships 🤣
futon Posted December 16, 2023 Posted December 16, 2023 Be cautious about big tech company product features. First implementation, it's really nonsensible. But new features get implemented as a place holder initialy. In time, they get to work on, and it gets more and more sophisticated and accurate. And before you know, it takes a central part in people's lives, to bring it closer to becoming man-made (at least in a new way from some perspectives) God. Anyway... I'm curious about any Pacific War related sections.
RETAC21 Posted December 16, 2023 Posted December 16, 2023 We will have to wait for the May 1st parade:
RichTO90 Posted January 16 Author Posted January 16 Yeah, surprise! They did not keep me in the loop on the eBook release date either...or they did and I missed it somehow. Keep me posted on your thoughts and questions.
RichTO90 Posted January 17 Author Posted January 17 Thank you, that is very kind of you to say. Believe me, the acknowledgements were very honestly meant. Without a lot of help from a lot of people I likely never would have finished the book.
Rick Posted January 18 Posted January 18 Hhmm, tried to download to Kindle, states it will be available in May.
RichTO90 Posted January 18 Author Posted January 18 10 hours ago, Rick said: Hhmm, tried to download to Kindle, states it will be available in May. Weird. I've heard from a number of people that they have received it on their Kindle. Did you preorder?
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