World Encyclopedia Of Military Vehicles

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This title tells the story of the development & 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 & beyond. It contains an illustrated A-Z catalogue of more than 185 vehicles including famous makes such as Austin Land Rover & Scammell from the UK; Willys Dodge & GMC from the USA; GAZ & Zi L from the Soviet Union; & manufacturers from around the world including NEKAF Tatra Raba Timoney Beijing Jeep Mitsubishi & DAF. The

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Dimensions weight & performance of each vehicle. It features over 530 photographs illustrate each type including commissioned work & many rare & unseen photographs. This reference book provides an authoritative & well-illustrated 100-year overview of the fascinating history of the cargo/troop-carrying trucks wreckers tankers ambulances communications vehicles & other specialized types that provide technical support to the front-line troops. The author begins by describing the history of the wheeled military vehicle. Key issues are covered in detail with topics such as the emergence of standardized designs missile transporters & amphibious vehicles as well as the impact & aftermath of the two world wars. A country-by-country A-Z directory then covers over 185 specific vehicles in detail. The origins & development of each vehicle are clearly described & a

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