The Royal Italian Army's 'M' series tanks began with the Fiat-Ansaldo M11-39 in 1939 and continued with the M13-40, M14-41 and the M15-42. Medium tanks served on all Italian fronts during WWII. Although out performed by most Allied armored vehicles, these tanks & self-propelled guns were Italy's armored defense throughout WWII, 100 photos, over 60 line drawings, 3 full color cover paintings, 8 color profiles, 50 pages.