Download or read book The Classic Military Vehicles Story written by Chris McNab and published by History Press (SC). This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mobilisation of troops and equipment has always been crucial to winning a war. During the twentieth century, the days of horse-drawn logistics and cavalry charges gradually became a thing of the past, and the age of military vehicles began.This book charts the development of military vehicles from steam-powered tractors to modern main battle tanks. The story reveals how such vehicles have changed the way wars are fought, either by increasing the speed and volume of logistics or troop deployments, or through the application of mobile firepower. The narrative explains key technical innovations from World War I, through the inter-war years to World War II, the Cold War and beyond. It pays homage to outstanding designs and those that are remembered with fondness, including the M3 Lee/Grant, T-34, Panther, Tiger, M1 Abrams, Chieftain and M4 Sherman tanks; the Bren Gun Carrier, the Willys 'Jeep', the Dodge truck; through to the modern 'Humvee' and Stryker, and many more.
Download or read book U S Military Wheeled Vehicles written by Fred Crismon and published by . This book was released on 2001-03-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timeless classic vehicle history book, over 2100+ photos of US military vehicles from 1900 to 1983. Covers everything from bicycles, jeeps, 4X4's, 6X6's, 8X8's, 1/4 ton's to 50 ton trucks. A must for military vehicle enthusiasts and collectors.
Download or read book Special Forces Vehicles written by Pat Ware and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2012-10-24 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly illustrated guide to the unconventional vehicles that help special forces succeed in asymmetrical warfare, from the author of The Centurion Tank. What is the ideal vehicle for special forces operations, for dangerous missions performed by small units of highly trained troops often working in enemy territory, behind enemy lines? And which vehicles have the world’s armies selected, adapted and developed since modern special forces established themselves as a key arm of the military during the Second World War? Pat Ware, in this authoritative and highly illustrated book, uses all his expert knowledge of the history of military vehicles to show the fascinating variety of machinery that has been used, from converted Jeeps and Land Rovers to a bizarre collection of even more remarkable, sometimes purpose-built strike vehicles—the Scorpion, Cobra and Supacat Jackal, the LRDG Chevrolet, the Mechem, the Pinzgauer and the Warrior among them. As well as describing the anatomy of the typical special forces vehicle, with particular reference to the iconic SAS Jeeps and the Land Rover “Pink Panther,” he illustrates all of the known special forces vehicles, giving technical data, including information on power units and transmission, type of weapons, auxiliary equipment, armored protection, speed and mobility, and weight. He also explains the nature of special forces and describes their historic origins, with emphasis on units such as the LRDG, the SAS and Popski’s Private Army during the Second World War, and he looks at modern special forces and their role.
Download or read book Standard Catalog of U S Military Vehicles 2nd Edition written by David Doyle and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-02-28 with total page 1012 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author David Doyle has worked overtime to produce the ultimate guide for the U.S. military vehicle enthusiast. In this exhaustive, comprehensive, and meticulously prepared catalog, Doyle cover all the history, vehicle data, production figures, and variations of every notable U.S. defense vehicle produced between World War II and Operation Desert Story. More than a 1,000 photos, thousands of technical specifications, fascinating historical information, and Krause Publications' exclusive 1-to-6 Vehicle Condition Grading Scale make the Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles 2nd Edition an indispensable resource for war vehicle enthusiasts and military history buffs.
Download or read book Classic Military Vehicle on Bedford at War written by Robert Coates and published by . This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Military Jeep written by Pat Ware and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Jeep was the primary light four-wheel-drive vehicle of the US Army and allies during the Second World War and the post-war period. It was originally designed to meet a 1940 US Army specification, and over 600,000 examples were built in both Ford and Willys forms. The Jeep saw service all over the world, and a healthy number of restored authentic military examples can still be seen today in the hands of enthusiasts. This book provides a brief history of this iconic vehicle, and a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into what is involved in restoring, operating and maintaining a Jeep today, 70 years after the prototype first appeared.
Download or read book World War II Trucks and Tanks written by John Norris and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many thousands of different types of vehicles were used by the armies during the Second World War for various roles, including the fighting vehicles such as armoured cars and tanks. Today these are very popular with enthusiasts who restore these historic vehicles to their pristine state and attend specialist gatherings around the UK, Europe and the USA. This book explores original and reconstructed military vehicles from British, US, Russian, Italian and German forces using stunning colour photographs. It also provides a detailed history of each vehicle’s development and use in the war, plus a wealth of technical information and rare internal shots. The range of vehicles includes trucks, ambulances, half-tracks, motorcycles, bulldozers, armoured cars and of course the impressive range of tanks, from tankettes to the fearsome German Tiger. Some vehicles are so rare that examples have been recreated using designs of the era and together with the original vehicles their fascinating wartime experiences are revealed. From the Moto Guzzi tricycle to the Schwimmwagen, the T-34 to the Austin ambulance, this is the perfect book for recreating, restoring and exploring the history of these classic military vehicles.
Download or read book American Military Vehicles of World War I written by Albert Mroz and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2009-10-21 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In World War I the American motor vehicle industry was tested by the sudden appearance of vast transport challenges. The nation's immense manufacturing capabilities and abundant natural resources combined with increased standardization and mass production to enable the industry to meet the military's needs. Motor vehicles and aircraft were quickly cemented as the most influential military tools of the early twentieth century. This book both describes the development and use of a wide range of specialized motor vehicles during World War I and analyzes how their advent indelibly altered modern warfare and transportation.
Download or read book Military Jeep written by Pat Ware and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Illustrated History of Military Vehicles written by Ian Vernon Hogg and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Illustrated History of Military Vehicles written by Ian V. Hogg and published by . This book was released on 1985-02-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs illustrate the development of armored cars, tanks, jeeps, missile-launchers, and other vehicles
Download or read book Illustrated Guide to Military Vehicles 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 development and production of the military vehicle, from the first basic trucks, through the advances made in the inter-war years, to the specialized vehicles in World War II and beyond.
Download or read book Classic Military Vehicle on Jeep written by and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Military Vehicles written by Hans Halberstadt and published by Friedman-Fairfax. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military vehicles from World War I to the present.
Download or read book U S Military Vehicles Field Guide written by David Doyle and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2005-10-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With WWII track vehicles to the Abrams tanks of today's military, U.S. Military Vehicles Field Guide is the ultimate portable military vehicle resource. &break;&break;Increased interest in military vehicles have novice collectors, military modelers and history buffs alike seeking the technical specifications, collector market values, and hard-to-find photos this unequaled resource contains. More than 200+ color photos provide for easy identification at home or at auction, while short summaries discuss the development and use of each vehicle. Technical specifications including weight, dimensions, speed and armament are included in easy-to-understand tables. &break;&break;This unmatched reference is a must-have for any military vehicle enthusiast!
Download or read book Standard Catalog of U S Military Vehicles written by David Doyle and published by Krause Publications Incorporated. This book was released on 2003 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the history, vehicle data, production figures, and variations of every notable U.S. defense vehicle produced between World War II and Operation Desert Storm.
Download or read book An Illustrated History of Military Vehicles written by Ian V. Hogg and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
