Download or read book Military Motorcycles written by Michael Green and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the history and use of military motorcycles, highlighting specific models and their roles in various battles.

Download or read book The Complete Book of Police and Military Motorcycles written by Joseph Berk and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2022-06-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reprint of The Complete Book of Police and Military Motorcycles originally published in 2001. From Pittsburgh's adoption of motorcycles for police use in 1909 to General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing's motorized pursuit of Pancho Villa into Mexican territory in 1916 to the deployment of motorcycles in both world wars, this book tells the fascinating tale of these magnificent machines from their 20th century beginnings to their current use by police departments and militaries throughout the world.Joseph Berk explores the history of their manufacture by Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, BMW, and others, from marketing strategy to product evolution. In addition, he gives the reader an exclusive inside look at how specific police departments from Atlanta to Los Angeles determine which make and model to adopt, complete with critiques of the "Big Three" police models used in the United States from officerswho have put them to the test. Berk's detailed look at the intensive 10-day training program LAPD motor officers undergo is a testament to the carefully honed, specialized skills motor officers bring to their work, and lively discussions with individual officers about how they put their machines to work on the streets on a day-to-day basis offer a unique personalized perspective. Completing the picture, Berk examines the use of motorcycles in combat, detailing the specific makes and models used by Special Forces and other military units from World War I through the turn of the century and beyond.

Download or read book German Military Motorcycles in the Reichswehr and Wehrmacht 1934 1945 written by Horst Hinrichsen and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1997 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of photographs provides a documentation of the many motorcycle riders and their various cycles between 1934 and 1945, including requisitioned machines.

Download or read book How to Ride Off Road Motorcycles written by Gary LaPlante and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2012-08-13 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Off-road riding is one of motorcycling's most popular pursuits and also one of its best training grounds for improving street-riding skills. Off-road riding takes many forms, from motocross and enduro racing, to dual-sport day trips, to trail riding, to adventure tours. No matter the specific pursuit, all dirt riding (and much street riding) shares the same basic skill set. How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles schools the reader in all the skills necessary to ride safely and quickly off-road. Chapters cover the basics, such as body position, turning, braking, and throttle control, then proceed to advanced techniques, such as sliding, jumps, wheelies, hill-climbing, and more. If you've ever wanted to try dirt riding or if you're an experienced rider looking to sharpen your skill set, How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles is a perfect riding coach.

Download or read book Us Military Motorcycles of WWII Walk Around written by David Doyle and published by MMD-Squadron Signal. This book was released on 2008 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During WWII, the US turned to Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle Company to produce military-worthy motorcycles. Other Allied powers also looked to these companies for bikes through the Lend-Lease program. As a result, Harley-Davidson produced the WLA, the U and UA, and the shaft-drive XA. Indian provided the 340-B and the 741, and the shaft-drive 841. Although the WLA, U/UA, 340-B, and 741 saw extensive military use, the shaft-drive bikes from both companies never saw combat. The advent of the Jeep took over the motorcycle's role in military service, and the bikes were relegated to veteran vehicles.

Download or read book An Illustrated History of Military Motorcycles written by Pat Ware and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the early years of World War I, motorcycles started to enter military service, replacing the mounted despatch rider and providing a means of mechanizing machine-gun and stretcher units. This fully illustrated book covers the lively history of the military motorcycle,highlighting the varied role motorcycles have played, as well as how the vehicles have evolved over time. It provides a country-by-country overview of military motorcycles in France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, the USA, the USSR and Japan. An expertly written volume, it provides enthusiasts with key information about the history of these diverse multi-tasking vehicles.

Download or read book The World Encyclopedia of Military Motorcycles written by Pat Ware and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The story of the 100-year development of the military motorcycle, from the early years of the 20th century to the present day."--Back cover.

Download or read book The Illustrated History of Military Motorcycles written by David Ansell and published by Osprey Publishing Company. This book was released on 1996 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the motorcycle approaches its centenary, this reference work reveals the vast scale of military production. A comprehensive illustrated history, it describes every type of machine within its historical and national context

Download or read book Military Motorcycles of the World written by Pat Ware and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2022-09-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the military motorcycle, from the early years of the 20th century to the present day, with an illustrated A-Z of over 160 vehicles from around the world, with 550 photographs.

Download or read book Motorcycles of the Wehrmacht written by Horst Hinrichsen and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1997-01-07 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the various types of motorcycles used by the Wehrmacht during WWII.

Download or read book A Visual Encyclopedia of Military Motorcycles written by Pat Ware and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to over 160 of the most significantmachines, including well-known makes such asHarley-Davidson and Indian from the USA; Norton, BSA, Matchless and Royal Enfield from the UK; BMW, NSU and Zündapp from Germany; and other famousmanufacturers from around the world, such asHusqvarna, Kawasaki and Peugeot

Download or read book Motorcycle Illustrated written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 1968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Harley Davidson WLA written by Robert S. Kim and published by Schiffer Military History. This book was released on 2020-03-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of an iconic model in the long history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the WLA, which was used by Allied forces during WWII, is told for the first time. Developed for the US Army's mechanized cavalry, it became the leading US military motorcycle of the war. It served the US armed services as a messenger and military police vehicle. The Red Army's motorcycle battalions, reconnaissance units of its tank armies, also used them as their primary vehicle. The armies of the Soviet Union, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, China, and Brazil also made use of the model and its variants. It is known today as the "Liberator"; discover the history and stories of individuals who rode this icon to war and why the model is now a favorite among civilian collectors.

Download or read book The Famous James Military Lightweight written by Peter Miller and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The full story of the famous James ML military motorcycle used at the D-Day landings

Download or read book Military Motorcycles of World War 2 written by Roy Hunt Bacon and published by Osprey Publishing (UK). This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Winged Wheel Patch written by Max Burns and published by St. Catharines, Ont. : Vanwell Pub.. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book BMW Motorcycles in World War II R12 R75 written by Janusz Piekalkiewicz and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1991 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 220 photos show the various R12 and R75 types in various combat roles on all war fronts.