{"product_id":"crusader-cruiser-tank-1939-1945-nvg-14-osprey-softcover","title":"Crusader: Cruiser Tank, 1939-1945 - NVG 14 - Osprey - Softcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Covenanter (which never saw active service) and Crusader Cruiser tanks were developed between 1939 and 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crusader first saw action in the North African desert in June 1941: its speed and sleek design made it a hard target to hit, and the tank was well-respected by the Afrikakorps for its velocity in combat. But its hurried development prior to World War II also made it prone to mechanical failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book examines the Covenanter and the many variants of the Crusader tank, detailing the designs, developments and disappointments of these infamous World War II tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is in \u003cb\u003eVery Good \u003c\/b\u003econdition. There is some minor coloring of the page edges and cover. There is some very minor shelf wear. As always, the item shown in the photos is the one you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The War Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51854143291623,"sku":"TWL635","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8511\/5879\/files\/2TWL_510_27635cfb-4106-499c-bb16-e0530c359b39.jpg?v=1773286415","url":"https:\/\/thewarlibrary.com.au\/products\/crusader-cruiser-tank-1939-1945-nvg-14-osprey-softcover","provider":"The War Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}