A richly illustrated study of the FIAT 3000, Italy's first indigenous tank and one of the most influential light armored vehicles of the interwar period.
FIAT 3000 – Italy's First Modern Light Tank
Issued as part of the Great Encyclopedia of Armaments – September 1939 (Wielki Leksykon Uzbrojenia – Wrzesień 1939) series, this volume explores the history, development and service of the FIAT 3000, the first tank designed and produced in Italy.
Developed shortly after the First World War and heavily inspired by the successful French Renault FT, the FIAT 3000 became the foundation of Italian armored forces during the interwar years. The vehicle represented a significant step forward for the Italian military industry and remained in service for many years, appearing in various versions and modernization programs.
The tank combined compact dimensions, mobility and reliability, making it one of the most recognizable European light tank designs of the 1920s and 1930s. Beyond its military role, the FIAT 3000 marked the beginning of Italy's independent tank-development tradition and influenced later armored vehicle projects.
Richly illustrated throughout, this volume provides an accessible overview of one of the most important early European tank designs, making it a valuable reference for military historians, armor enthusiasts and collectors.
Details:
• Series: Great Encyclopedia of Armaments – September 1939 vol. 278 (Wielki Leksykon Uzbrojenia – Wrzesień 1939)
• Publisher: My Hobby 4U
• Language: Polish
• Year of publication: 2023
• Cover: Gloss-laminated paperback
• Pages: 64, richly illustrated
• Dimensions: 17 × 24.2 cm
Condition:
• Brand new.
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