M29 Weasel Tracked Cargo Carrier And Variants

Author : David Doyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1526743574

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M29 Weasel Tracked Cargo Carrier & Variants by David Doyle Pdf

Conceived as part of a Top Secret project to disrupt Nazi Germany's atomic bomb program, the hastily developed Studebaker Weasel went on to one of, if not THE most successful of the wartime all-terrain vehicles. Designed with light weight to facilitate both air-dropping and efficient, high-speed operation in the snow, the vehicles were soon found to have excellent performance in the mud. Always amphibious, the later models, the M29C, were equipped with flotation tanks on each end and dual rudders in the rear for even more efficient operation in the water. Weasels were used on numerous fronts during WWII, were once again deployed in Korea, by the French in Vietnam, and numerous outposts during the Cold War. These pages provide an overview of the development, and a detailed look at the deployment and the machines themselves, of these iconic, all-terrain vehicles.

Author : David Doyle
Publisher : Pen & Sword Military
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04
Category : Armored vehicles, Military
ISBN : 1526743566

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M29 Weasel Tracked Cargo Carrier and Variants by David Doyle Pdf

Conceived as part of a Top Secret project to disrupt Nazi Germany's atomic bomb program, the hastily developed Studebaker Weasel went on to one of, if not THE most successful of the wartime all-terrain vehicles. Designed with light weight to facilitate both air-dropping and efficient, high-speed operation in the snow, the vehicles were soon found to have excellent performance in the mud. Always amphibious, the later models were equipped with flotation tanks on each end and dual rudders in the rear for even more efficient operation in the water. Weasels were used on numerous fronts during WWII, were once again deployed in Korea, by the French in Vietnam, and numerous outposts during the Cold War. These pages provide an overview of the development, and a detailed look at the deployment and the machines themselves, of these iconic, all-terrain vehicles.

Author : Steven Zaloga
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780811772136

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Armored Victory 1945 by Steven Zaloga Pdf

The second in Steven Zaloga’s classic two-volume photo history of American armor in Europe is now available in paperback. Covering the Battle of the Bulge, the Rhine crossings, and the final battles inside Germany, the book is beautifully illustrated with more than 1200 photos of American tanks and armored vehicles as well as many German tanks.

Author : Glenn A. Knoblock
Publisher : Fonthill Media
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-14
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Selling the Arsenal of Democracy by Glenn A. Knoblock Pdf

This work tells the full story of the weapons, including fighter-planes, tanks, ships, and guns, that America produced during the war to defeat the Axis powers, and how they were "sold" to those at home through the countless advertisements that appeared in popular magazines. Though well-known companies such as General Motors, Ford, Kelvinator, and B.F. Goodrich, and a whole host of others, could no longer sell their products to consumers, they instead turned their factories towards supplying the Arsenal of Democracy. In order to keep their names in the public spotlight, these companies advertised in great detail the weapons they were building; Cadillac touted its efforts in supplying components for Sherman tanks and P-38 Lightning fighters, Ford no longer built cars in Detroit, but B-24 Liberator bombers and Jeeps, while the home appliance company Kelvinator built aircraft components and flame-throwers. The story behind these advertisements, many of them stunning visuals which are here reproduced in color, is a unique aspect of World War II history that will both surprise and delight.

Author : United States. Navy Department
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Antarctica
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CU18873219

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Support for Science by United States. Navy Department Pdf

Author : United States. Naval Support Force, Antarctica
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Antarctica
ISBN : UCSD:31822005683834

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Support for Science, Antarctica by United States. Naval Support Force, Antarctica Pdf

Author : David Doyle
Publisher : Afv Modeller
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Artillery, Self-propelled
ISBN : 1739751302

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M107/M110 by David Doyle Pdf

This book illustrates the history and US military service of this weapon system from its advent in the early 1950s through the first Gulf War. Widely used in Vietnam, where it had the longest range of any land-based artillery, the M107 and M110 series of vehicles, formed the backbone of US self-propelled artillery.

Author : Denis Bishop,Chris Ellis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : History
ISBN : 0498016994

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Vehicles at War by Denis Bishop,Chris Ellis Pdf

"Vehicles at War" shows how military vehicles, from humble cargo trucks to tanks, were developed over the years to meet the changing styles of transport and warfare in the industrialized age. The complete transformation from using the horse as chief mode of transportation to complete mechanization took approximately forty years, and was not at an end until the beginning of World War II. Even during that conflict, a not insignificant portion of European armies still used the horse as their major means of transport.

Author : Kenneth E. Hunter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : OSU:32435009242553

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The War Against Germany and Italy by Kenneth E. Hunter Pdf

Author : David Doyle
Publisher : Pen & Sword Military
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1526738813

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M2/M3 Bradley by David Doyle Pdf

Through hundreds of color photos, the bulk previously unpublished, Images of War: M2 Bradley explores America's premier Infantry Fighting Vehicle in an unprecedented level of detail. Go inside and out the modern-day icon, then ride it into battle through they myriad of photos presented in this book. See why Bradley remains one of the most formidable armored combat vehicles of its class, even as it logs over 35 years of service. The Bradley Fighting Vehicle, made famous through extensive media coverage of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, is given an in-depth examination in this brand new volume. Drawing on the lessons learned in Vietnam, the Bradley was built to provide a highly mobile platform from which infantry could be inserted into the battlefield, and from which the infantry could operate. Its use soon expanded to that of a scout vehicle with anti-tank capability. Despite initial criticism from Congress, the Bradley proved itself very capable on the battlefield, destroying more Iraqi armored vehicles than did the famed Abrams tanks. Through extensive photo coverage, most never before published, this book explores the many variations of the Bradley, including the heavily armed M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System.

Author : Harold A. Skaarup
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 43,8 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 : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Motor vehicles
ISBN : IND:30000066819073

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Vehicle Operator's Manual by Anonim Pdf

Author : Stephen Wynn
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526738707

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The Aftermath of Dunkirk by Stephen Wynn Pdf

Operation Dynamo, the successful evacuation of Belgian, British, Dutch, French and Polish troops from the beaches at Dunkirk between 27 May and 4 June 1940, was not only a pivotal moment of the war, but one that changed its final outcome. There has been much debate in the years since the end of the war concerning the “Hitler Halt” order, which was given to German Panzer units waiting patiently on the outskirts of Dunkirk to be allowed to finish the job they had started. Many theories have been put forward as to the reasons behind this, but the consequence was that it allowed Britain to remain in the war. A total of 338,226, British and Allied troops were rescued from the beaches of Dunkirk, aboard a total of 861 vessels, of which 243 were sunk. For those left behind, official figures record that up to 80,000 French and British troops were captured, whilst during the time of the actual evacuation, somewhere in the region of 16,000 French and 1,000 British soldiers were killed. Equipment wise British forces left behind somewhere in the region of 90,000 rifles, 11,000 machine guns, huge supplies of ammunition, 880 field guns, 310 large calibre artillery pieces, 500 anti-aircraft guns, 850 anti-tank guns, 700 tanks, 45,000 cars and lorries, and 20,000 motor cycles – enough equipment to arm nearly ten divisions of soldiers. It is known that two atrocities took place during the Battle of Dunkirk: the Massacre at Le Paradis, and another at Wormhoudt, carried out by Waffen- SS soldiers, against British and French troops who had already surrendered. Although the Battle of Dunkirk must ultimately go down tactically as a German victory, the rescue of so many of its men, ensured that like a phoenix, Britain rose from the ashes of defeat to gain a great and lasting victory.

Author : Troll Lord Games
Publisher : Troll Lord Games
Page : 551 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1936822350

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The Storyteller's Thesaurus by Troll Lord Games Pdf

Writers, game designers, teachers, and students ~this is the book youve been waiting for! Written by storytellers for storytellers, this volume offers an entirely new approach to word finding. Browse the pages within to see what makes this book different:

Author : Timothy M. Laur,Steven L. Llanso
Publisher : Berkley Trade
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1998-07
Category : Military weapons
ISBN : 0425164373

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Encyclopedia of Modern U.S. Military Weapons by Timothy M. Laur,Steven L. Llanso Pdf

An accessible encyclopedia of military weapons represents a collaboration with The Army, Navy, and Air Force Times, and covers each weapon system, its evolution, development, and combat experience.