Us Army Ford M8 And M20 Armored Cars
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| Author | : Didier Andres |
| Publisher | : Casemate |
| Total Pages | : 162 |
| Release | : 2023-11-30 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1636243118 |
A fully illustrated examination of the M8 and M20 armored cars which served the Us Army throughout World War II. The M8 and M20 served in Europe and the Pacific during WWII. Author has used the archived notes of the officer tasked with coordinating the project to develop and deliver the M8, explaining why it took two years to deliver it to the Army. Over 200 photographs make this a great reference for any military modeler or vehicle enthusiast.
| Author | : David Doyle |
| Publisher | : Schiffer Military History |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 2021-04-28 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780764361432 |
Developed to provide the US military with a fast-moving reconnaissance vehicle sufficiently armed to knock out WWII-era armored vehicles. The M8 Armored Car and its sibling, the M20 Armored Utility Vehicles, were the most widely used armored vehicles built by Ford. These vehicles saw use with the US Army as well as Allied nations during WWII and well into the 1960s. This book chronicles the development and use of the vehicle from concept to combat. Through dozens of archival photos, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of these vehicles, this iconic tank is explored, and its history is explained.
| Author | : Steven J. Zaloga |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 118 |
| Release | : 2012-09-20 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1782004211 |
The M8 light armored car was the only significant wheeled combat vehicle used by the US Army in World War II. In conjunction with the lightly armed utility version, the M20, it was the staple of the army's cavalry squadrons for use in reconnaissance and scouting. First entering combat in Italy in 1943, it was widely used throughout the campaign in northwest Europe, though its off-road performance was found to be wanting. This title describes the design and development of the M8, covering the many variants that were produced during World War II and afterwards, along with a comprehensive survey of its operational use.
| Author | : Steven Zaloga |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 513 |
| Release | : 2022-09-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0811772144 |
This classic, now available in paperback, includes all varieties of American armor in Europe from D-Day, to Normandy, to southern France, the Siegfried Line, the push to the Rhine, and finally, the Battle of the Bulge. Shermans, Hellcats, and many more American and German tanks are covered in nearly 1200 photos along with Steven Zaloga’s expert captions. Perfect for modelers and World War II enthusiasts.
| Author | : David Doyle |
| Publisher | : Schiffer Military History |
| Total Pages | : 112 |
| Release | : 2019-02-28 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780764356612 |
The M3A1 Scout Car, produced by White Motor Company of Cleveland, Ohio, served as the US Cavalry's primary scouting and reconnaissance vehicle during the early days of the US entry into WWII. A powerful Hercules engine, four-wheel drive, and relatively light weight gave the vehicle both impressive on-road speed and reasonable off-road maneuverability. Typically armed with a trio of heavy and light machine guns, the vehicle was not intended to "slug it out" with the enemy, but rather to locate the enemy and, through its impressive array of radio equipment, report the positions to more heavily armed forces. Through dozens of archival photos, including previously unpublished images, as well as details of some of the finest existing examples, this iconic vehicle is explored and its history is explained. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.
| Author | : Jean Bouchery |
| Publisher | : Casemate |
| Total Pages | : 146 |
| Release | : 2019-06-28 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1612007384 |
An illustrated guide to the markings used on WWII Era U.S. Army tanks, lorries and Jeeps—an invaluable reference for historians, modelers and collectors. The markings of a 1944 U.S. Army Jeep are an iconic image of American military and the Second World War. But few people know what the distinctive white letters, numbers and symbols actually mean. This uniquely detailed guide explains how these and other markings were integral to organizing the U.S. Army on the move. U.S. Army Vehicle Markings 1944 covers all the markings used on American military vehicles to denote their unit and classification. It also covers tactical markings and the debarkation codes used in the Normandy landings. Hundreds of contemporary photographs are paired with precise color diagrams to show exactly how markings appeared on vehicles, including the exact measurements. The volume explains all the variations in the use of these markings and includes a chapter on the varieties of camouflage used on vehicles.
| Author | : Harry Yeide |
| Publisher | : Zenith Imprint |
| Total Pages | : 344 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : World War, 1939-1945 |
| ISBN | : 9781616738990 |
| Author | : Ian V. Hogg |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 319 |
| Release | : 1980 |
| Genre | : Vehicles, Military |
| ISBN | : 9780600331957 |
| Author | : David Doyle |
| Publisher | : Schiffer Military History |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2020-05-28 |
| Genre | : M18 (Tank destroyer) |
| ISBN | : 9780764359576 |
The M18 was developed in an era when the United States fought tanks not with other tanks, but with specialized tank destroyers. With a powerful aircraft-style radial engine pushing it at up to 50 miles per hour, and mounting a potent 76 mm cannon, the Buick-built M18 Hellcat, or "Hell-Cat" as Buick's publicists named it, provided US troops with a powerful shoot-and-scoot answer to heavily armored German tanks. Further experiments were conducted to increase its armament or adapt it to other uses, such as the M39 armored utility vehicle. Through dozens of archival images, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of these vehicles, this iconic tank hunter is explored, and its history is explained. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.
| Author | : David Doyle |
| Publisher | : Schiffer Military History |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 2019-10-28 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780764358210 |
The M551 Sheridan is often referred to as a light tank, but in actuality it was an armored reconnaissance/airborne assault vehicle. The M551 was designed to be a lightweight, amphibious, air-droppable vehicle armed with a massive 152 mm gun that doubled as a rocket launcher. The gun launcher was designed to fire the MGM-51 Shillelagh antitank missile, or 152 mm conventional rounds with a combustible cartridge case. The vehicles saw extensive use in Vietnam, Operation Just Cause in Panama (where they saw their only combat air drop), and Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The Sheridan ended its service with the US Army masquerading as Soviet Bloc vehicles at the National Training Center. Through dozens of archival as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest extant examples of these vehicles, the Sheridan is explored, and its history explained. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.
