Abteilung 502 ABT608 1982 – INVASION OF LEBANON (SAMER KASSIS)

Abteilung 502 ABT608 1982 – INVASION OF LEBANON (SAMER KASSIS) is a unique modeling magazine in English, comprising as many as 300 pages, published in a practical soft cover. This publication is a comprehensive, richly illustrated compendium of knowledge about armament and armored vehicles used during the 1982 Lebanon conflict, known as the Israeli operation "Peace for Galilee." The book focuses on presenting a wide spectrum of machines and vehicles used by various parties in the conflict—both by Israel and PLO units—showcasing models such as the Israeli Merkava tanks, American M60 Patton, as well as Soviet T-54/55 tanks and unique T-34 modifications used by Lebanese militias.

The study, authored by Samer Kassis, a renowned military historian of the Middle East region, impresses not only with the precision of descriptions but above all with unique photographs—many of which have not been published before. The author delves into technical details, shows the modifications made to vehicles according to local needs, and describes combat conditions and tactics of armored equipment use. The monograph covers the early 1980s, a period of the Cold War, representing an extremely interesting stage in the development of modern armored weapons.

• Category: modeling magazine / modeling literature
• Number of pages: 300
• Cover: softcover
• Language: English
• Material: high-quality paper
• Publisher: Abteilung 502
• Contents: archival photos, detailed descriptions of vehicles and tanks, diagrams, painting examples, and camouflage applications

This book is an excellent source of inspiration for armored modelers and dioramists working in popular scales such as 1/35, 1/48, or 1/72, enabling accurate reconstruction of the conflict's realities. The detailed description of vehicles and combat conditions is also a treasure trove of knowledge for military history enthusiasts. We recommend it to intermediate and advanced modelers alike—it makes an excellent addition to the toolkit of every battle diorama creator.

Level of difficulty for using the content in modeling work: 2/5 – the publication is accessible to everyone, and advanced technical information will also be appreciated by experienced hobbyists.

We recommend this title to everyone seeking a reliable source of knowledge about the vehicles from the period of the Lebanon intervention (1982, Cold War), as well as to those who appreciate precise reproduction of historical model details.