It's fair to say that the armor of the Israeli Defence Forces (I.D.F.) is becoming an increasingly popular subject for modelers. Now, (thanks to Chris Hughes), comes news of a new book and the beginnings of a new series which will push the interest level just a little higher.

With the recent upgrading of DML's M51 'Isherman' and the impressive work done by companies such as Legend Productions, there is now more IDF equipment available than ever before. However, good as the material is, there's always the need for more reference sources...

Now, comes news of a new series of specialist books on the IDF which begins with:

M50/M51 - Lioness & Lions of the Line: The Complete Guide to Sherman Tanks in Israeli Service (Vol. 1)

The book is written by Robert Manasherob and published by SABINGAMARTIN PUBLICATIONS

As to the contents of the book:

80 pages, 32 in color. 320 B&W and color photos. Full scale drawings, dozens of unique and unpublished photos, unique markings, detailed color profiles, crew
photos, in action photos, interior photos and walk around photos.

Price will be $35.00

As to availability, it will be available in the next two weeks from the following retailers/distributors. Here are their websites:

U.S.A./Canada: Toadman's Tank Pictures

United Kingdom: Aviation Book Centre

Netherlands: J.W. de Boer modelbouw

Other European nations: Tuttostoria