During the later stages of the Vietnam War, the US-made M41 Walker Bulldog light tank fought the Soviet-designed T-54 main battle tank in a series of battles in Laos and Vietnam. Fully illustrated, this engaging study investigates the origins, combat record, and legacy of these two armored fighting vehicles.

Includes bibliographical references and index. Introduction -- Chronlogy -- Design and development -- Technical specifications -- The strategic situation -- The comabatants -- Combat -- Statistics and analysis -- Aftermath -- Bibliography -- Index.