Ford M8 And M20

Author : David Doyle
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0764361430

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Ford M8 and M20 by David Doyle Pdf

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 : Didier Andres
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781636243115

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U.S. Army Ford M8 and M20 Armored Cars by Didier Andres Pdf

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 : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782004219

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M8 Greyhound Light Armored Car 1941–91 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

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 : Jim Mesko
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03
Category : Armored vehicles, Military
ISBN : 0897477065

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M8 / M20 Armored Cars Walk Around by Jim Mesko Pdf

Author : Mike Guardia
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781636240336

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Arracourt 1944 by Mike Guardia Pdf

A photo-packed account of how the tanks of 4th Armored Division defeated two panzer brigades over eleven days of battle at Arracourt: “An enjoyable read.” —AMPS September 1944: With the Allies closing in on the Rhine, Adolf Hitler orders a counterattack on General Patton’s Third Army in France. Near the small French town of Arracourt, elements of the US 4th Armored Division meet the grizzled veterans of the 5th Panzer Army in combat. Atop their M4 Shermans, American tank crews square off against the technologically superior Mark V Panther tanks of the Wehrmacht. Yet through a combination of superior tactics, leadership, teamwork, and small-unit initiative, the outnumbered American forces win a decisive victory against the 5th Panzer Army. Indeed, of the 262 tanks and mobile assault guns fielded by German forces at Arracourt, 200 were damaged or destroyed by enemy fire. The Americans, by contrast, lost only 48 tanks. Following the collapse of the German counterattack, Patton’s Third Army found itself within striking distance of the Third Reich’s borderlands. The battle of Arracourt was the US Army’s largest tank battle until the Ardennes Offensive in December 1944. It helped pave the way for the final Allied assault into Germany, and showed how tactical ingenuity and adaptive leadership can overcome an enemy’s superior size or technological strength. This extensively illustrated book recounts the dramatic story. “An interesting study of small-unit leadership that emphasizes the importance of tank-crew training, the value of a reliable logistics system and effects of weather on battlefield activities.” —ARMOR Magazine “This well-written book explains how U.S. forces won this critical battle.” —WWII History Magazine “Enjoyable . . . includes some nicely done full color profiles of some of the tanks involved.” —ModelingMadness.com

Author : Didier Andres
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612008646

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U.S. Army Chevrolet Trucks in World War II by Didier Andres Pdf

A detailed, pictorial history of the 1 1/2-ton Chevy truck and its use by the U.S. Army during World War II. From 1940 to 1945, large numbers of trucks of all categories were delivered to the U.S. Army by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors. Over 160,000 of these trucks were G-506 light four-wheel-drive trucks—which became the standard 1 1/2-ton, 4x4 truck for both the U.S. Army and Army Air Corps during the war. In addition, many more thousands were delivered to Allied forces as part of the Lend-Lease program, including nearly 50,000 delivered to the Soviet Union. Tough, well-built, and more agile than the deuce and a half, the Chevy 11⁄2 ton played a part in every theater of operations during the war. Its durability and mechanical reliability made it ideal for a wide range of missions. Not for nothing did Chevy advertise the trucks during the war as “Vehicles of Victory.” More than 75 years after it was designed, the small Chevrolet truck is still a favorite with collectors. This fully illustrated book details the different series of trucks and their many uses within the U.S. Army including cargo trucks, panel delivery trucks for the Signal Corps, dump trucks for engineers, telephone trucks, tractors, and bomb service trucks for the air force. It also covers their part in the Lend-Lease program, and their continued use after the war.

Author : Didier Andres
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612008660

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U.S. Army Ambulances & Medical Vehicles in World War II by Didier Andres Pdf

A “cool compendium” of photos and information about the vehicles that helped save American troops’ lives (Cybermodeler). Of all the armies involved in World War II, the U.S. Army developed the most sophisticated system for the transport and treatment of injured and sick soldiers, pushing the boundaries of available technology to give their men the best chance of not only survival but a full recovery. Each infantry regiment had a medical detachment tasked with conserving the strength of the regiment by not only providing medical and dental treatment but also undertaking all possible measures to keep the regiment healthy. In combat they would provide emergency medical treatment on the battlefield, then move casualties to aid stations they had established. At aid stations, casualties would be triaged, stabilized, and treated before being moved on for further treatment. Vehicles formed a crucial part of the Medical Detachment’s equipment. This fully illustrated, comprehensive book covers all types of medical vehicles used both in-theater and in the United States, including ambulances and technical support vehicles. It details vehicle markings modifications, for use in the evacuation of troops from the battlefield, and the other uses these vehicles were adapted for during the war—including their use as “Clubmobiles” and “Chuck Wagons” by the American Red Cross.

Author : Jean Bouchery,Philippe Charbonnier
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612007380

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U.S. Army Vehicle Markings, 1944 by Jean Bouchery,Philippe Charbonnier Pdf

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 : David Doyle
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 1012 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-28
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781440225727

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Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles - 2nd Edition by David Doyle Pdf

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.

Author : Mike Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : DESIGN
ISBN : 1781220077

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The 1960s Look by Mike Brown Pdf

'The 1960s Look' walks you through the decade telling you how men, women and children dressed and how you too can achieve the '1960s Look'.

Author : David Doyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0977378187

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The D7 Tractor by David Doyle Pdf

Author : Harold A. Skaarup
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781462034659

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"Ironsides" by Harold A. Skaarup Pdf

Major Hal Skaarup has woven together an informative and detailed synopsis of the carefully preserved and restored armoured fighting vehicles on display in Canada. He highlights the importance of these upon key turning points in history when these AFVs were in use as tools of war at home and overseas. We often associate the evolution of military prowess with the advancement of sophisticated technology. Major Skaarup's descriptions of Canadian armour as it evolved to the level it has today reveals that military planners have had to be continuously creative in adapting to the changes in modern combat. They had to devise many intricate techniques, tactics and procedures to overcome the insurgents and opposition forces faced in Afghanistan and future overseas missions where Canadian armour will be brought into play. This guide book will show the interested reader where to find examples of the historical armour preserved in Canada, and perhaps serve as a window on how Canadas military contribution to safety and security in the world has evolved.

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782004714

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M8 Greyhound Light Armored Car 1941–91 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

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 : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1943
Category : Gun-carriages
ISBN : UIUC:30112079551716

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3-inch Gun Motor Carriage, M10 by Anonim Pdf

Author : John Hayward
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Dartmoor National Park (England)
ISBN : 0951403729

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Dartmoor 365 by John Hayward Pdf