Tanks & Military Vehicles

Tanks & Military Vehicles
Author: Philip Trewhitt
Publisher: Mini Encyclopedia
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-13
Genre: Armoured vehicles, Military
ISBN: 9781782747062

Explore 300 major tanks from World War I to the present day, arranged by type--from battle tanks and tank destroyers to armored cars, amphibious vehicles, and anti-aircraft guns. Each vehicle receives a full-page entry featuring a color side-profile illustration; a detailed specifications table with country of origin, crew, weight, dimensions, armor, armament, powerplant, and performance; and information on the tank's development and history.

Military Tracked Vehicles

Military Tracked Vehicles
Author: Grace Hansen
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2016-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1680796461

Tracked vehicles are important to militaries around the world, since they're usually supporting and carrying ground troops. Readers will learn what tracks are and why they're necessary for large, frontline battle tanks like the Bradley M2 Abrams. Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and a close up look at a vehicle will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles - 2nd Edition

Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles - 2nd Edition
Author: David Doyle
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1012
Release: 2011-02-28
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440225729

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.

U. S. Military Wheeled Vehicles

U. S. Military Wheeled Vehicles
Author: Fred Crismon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2001-03-01
Genre: Vehicles, Military
ISBN: 9780970056719

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.

Military Vehicles

Military Vehicles
Author: Chris McNab
Publisher: Lewis International (FL)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Armored vehicles, Military
ISBN: 9781930983205

Military Vehicles is a comprehensive guide to the world of military mobility in the twentieth century and beyond. In 300 detailed entries, it explores the combat, transport and utility vehicles which have supported military units form WWI to present day. Categories inclued armored personnel carriers, armored cars, anti-aircraft vehicles, tank destroyers, trucks and transporters, amphibious vehicles, self propelled artillery and more. Military Vehicles covers the development of these powerful weapons of war, from early iron-colad monsters such as the German Bussing A5P and the Russian Garford-Putilow armored cars to advanced machines such as the Italian MICV Dardo and theh German LGS Fennek reconnasaince vehicle. Each Vehicle featured is illustrated by a full-color side-profile artwork. The service history and key features of the vehicle are explained, and a detailed specification table lists the country of origin, crew, weight, dimensions, armour, armament, powerplant and performance. Military Vehicles also features and introductory history of the development of military vehicles from 1900 to the present and a full glossary of technical terms and abbreviations.

Standard Catalog of German Military Vehicles

Standard Catalog of German Military Vehicles
Author: David Doyle
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2005-03-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780873497831

This is the first-ever collection of images and data on German Military vehicles! Packed with never-before-seen photos and recently-discovered technical data, Standard Catalog of German Military Vehicles delivers comprehensive coverage of the most revered and feared war machines of WWII. &break;&break;Covering everything from the famous Tiger tanks to obscure and peculiar hybrids, motorcycles and tracked vehicles, this all-encompassing reference is a must-have for any military historian, military vehicle enthusiast or military modeler. With historical information behind each of the 200 featured vehicles, as well as specifications for each and more than 1,000 detailed photographs - Standard Catalog of German Military Vehicles is the best, biggest and most complete book on the market!

Military Tanks in Action

Military Tanks in Action
Author: Kay Jackson
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2009-01-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781435831599

Learn about heavy military tanks and how they are used in battle.

The World Encyclopedia of Military Vehicles

The World Encyclopedia of Military Vehicles
Author: Pat Ware
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780754820529

This reference book provides an authoritative and well-illustrated 100-year overview of the fascinating history of the cargo/troop-carrying trucks, wreckers, tankers, ambulances, communications vehicles and other specialized types that provide technical support to the front-line troops.

U.S. Military Vehicles Field Guide

U.S. Military Vehicles Field Guide
Author: David Doyle
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-10-25
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780896892705

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!