Anti-Tank Weapons (Brassey's Modern Military Equipment)

The impact of the tank in any conflict scenario is well recognized. Heavily armoured, carrying formidable firepower, capable of travelling at speed in any weather across almost any terrain. The requirement for effective anti-tank systems is, therefore, of paramount concern to all armed forces of all nations. This volume describes all systems commonly available today. From shoulder-fired ATGWs, through to the new and highly sophisticated "fire-and-forget" ground-based and airborned systems. This is an easy-to-use guide to an essential element of a fighting power's deterrent.