--- product_id: 43180850 title: "M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Manual: From 1980 (M1, M1A1 and M1A2 Models) (Haynes Manuals)" brand: "bruce oliver newsome" price: "589.35 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/43180850-m1-abrams-main-battle-tank-manual-from-1980-m1-m1a1 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Manual: From 1980 (M1, M1A1 and M1A2 Models) (Haynes Manuals) **Brand:** bruce oliver newsome **Price:** 589.35 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Manual: From 1980 (M1, M1A1 and M1A2 Models) (Haynes Manuals) by bruce oliver newsome - **How much does it cost?** 589.35 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/43180850-m1-abrams-main-battle-tank-manual-from-1980-m1-m1a1) ## Best For - bruce oliver newsome enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bruce oliver newsome brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Manual: From 1980 (M1, M1A1 and M1A2 Models) (Haynes Manuals) - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51abaYGYR7L.jpg) ![M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Manual: From 1980 (M1, M1A1 and M1A2 Models) (Haynes Manuals) - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51KXG7XjoML.jpg) ![M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Manual: From 1980 (M1, M1A1 and M1A2 Models) (Haynes Manuals) - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51tx4UvRIXL.jpg) ![M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Manual: From 1980 (M1, M1A1 and M1A2 Models) (Haynes Manuals) - Image 4](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51aBALJ8rrL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The M1 Abrams (and one of the authors) stripped bare *by D***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2018* The M1 Abrams really needs no introduction, and considering how famous and iconic it is, I'm surprised it took Haynes this long to publish a "workshop manual" on it. The result is fairly decent, although not exactly mindblowing.This book follows the standard Haynes format. The first chapter focuses on the evolution of Main Battle Tank design in the US in the 60s and 70s, the initial trials of the M1, and each of the main variants produced since 1980. The next chapter describes the military aspects of the M1 - the roles of the crew and their stations, the main and secondary guns, ammunition types and stowage, and fire control. Chapter three covers survivability aspects, such as armor, blast resistance, IFF systems, and camouflage. Chapter four looks at mobility systems, including the engine, transmission, and suspension, while chapter five describes the tank's wartime service and includes the bulk of the firsthand accounts. The final chapter includes brief descriptions of several specialized variants, including bridge-layers and assault engineer vehicles.Rating this book was a bit tricky for me. Like other good Haynes titles, it has a large number of excellent photographs, some interesting technical and operational insights, and a healthy dose of firsthand accounts. The sections dedicated to the evolution of the tank's design, the exploded views of the gas turbine, and the numerous photographs of the interior and of the complex logistics of strategic mobility were particularly enlightening. For a Tank Museum collaboration, the technical descriptions tend to be rather sketchy, with the suspension and laser rangefinder only getting a couple paragraphs each. The M1 is still in service with the armies of seven nations, and elements such as the armor and fire control system are still highly classified, so this might be a case of Haynes jumping the gun.This isn't the best Haynes tank manual, nor is the worst. Although the Abrams isn't exactly obscure, this book still contains a good amount of interesting material. It also contains a truly odd "Easter egg" on page 124 which I'm amazed slipped by the editorial team at Haynes. There's a candid picture of co-author Gregory Walton, out of uniform, standing beside his tank somewhere in the Saudi Arabian desert prior to Desert Storm. And by out of uniform, I mean COMPLETELY out of uniform. Although the picture was taken a good 50 feet away, and you can't really make much out, it's obvious where Mr. Walton wasn't shaving - if you know what I mean.So, yeah. Although this isn't the best book Haynes has ever published, it's certainly the first with full frontal nudity. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book for Many Topics *by E***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017* This is an excellent reference. My understanding is that the Haynes military books are quite variable in quality; this is one of the best ones. The authors are former tankers on the Abrams with at least one being in Desert Storm. There are details on the history of the M1 program, the current situation and future possibilities. Marine tanks and tankers are given prominent treatment although foreign operators are given some but much less attention. As of mid 2017 the program information and future speculation are quite current, matching what I read on professional defense industry news sites. The photos are excellent throughout and really illustrate the operation of the tank from a tanker point of view. The captions the photos are extensive. The photos serve to complement the text and this book is not just a photo reference for modelers, like the Abrams books by Sabot. I particularly enjoyed the photos of damaged and destroyed Abrams and enemy vehicles.There are some topics not covered at all. The discussion of military organization pretty much ends with the tank platoon and even the discussion of platoons is minimal. This books lacks the key piece of information that as of the book's publication all Abrams in the US Army belong to 15 (including the National Guard) armored brigade combat teams and that within the ABCT Abrams are mostly grouped within three combined arms battalions, with one or two tank companies within each battalion. There is nothing in the book on who maintains the tanks within an ABCT combined arms battalion. As of 2016 the recon battalion/regiment also has an Abrams company. There is nothing on Marine tank organization or the role of the four or so tanks within a MEU.I know the Abrams has access to some obscure forms of ammunition that are not mentioned in the book, which focuses only on sabot and HEAT rounds.Another missing topic is any discussion of tank tactics. When should tanks be supported by infantry and when should they operate on their own?There is very brief information on competing NATO tanks. One can combine several passages from different parts of the book to learn the bottom line that the Abrams probably has the best armor and ammunition among tanks on the planet but has a fuel inefficient gas turbine engine, limiting the range of the tank. There is nothing on whether the Abrams can easily defeat Chinese and Russian tanks that are more updated than the tanks used by the Iraqis during Desert Storm. There is nothing on the quality levels of the electronic and mechanical systems installed on the tank. ### ⭐⭐⭐ M1 Series *by B***K on Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2022* I worked on these beauties for 10 years and this was a nice refresher. Enough detail to keep a person interested on the basic workings of an M1. 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