Military Vehicles A Complete History

Author : Editors of Thunder Bay Press
Publisher : Thunder Bay Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1684129362

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Military Vehicles: A Complete History by Editors of Thunder Bay Press Pdf

Build models of 25 iconic military vehicles—and learn the history of their development and usage on the battlefield. From World War I to the present day, Military Vehicles: A Complete History casts a spotlight on some of the world’s most iconic tanks, airplanes, and ships. The 2-in-1 format includes a reference section with information on each vehicle’s development and usage, while the detachable model pages include press-out cardstock pieces and instructions for assembling 25 detailed models. Military history enthusiasts will find many hours of enjoyment in this interactive and informative book.

Author : Pat Ware
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 0754820521

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The World Encyclopedia of Military Vehicles by Pat Ware Pdf

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.

Author : Albert Mroz
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786454761

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American Military Vehicles of World War I by Albert Mroz Pdf

In World War I the American motor vehicle industry was tested by the sudden appearance of vast transport challenges. The nation's immense manufacturing capabilities and abundant natural resources combined with increased standardization and mass production to enable the industry to meet the military's needs. Motor vehicles and aircraft were quickly cemented as the most influential military tools of the early twentieth century. This book both describes the development and use of a wide range of specialized motor vehicles during World War I and analyzes how their advent indelibly altered modern warfare and transportation.

Author : Pat Ware
Publisher : Southwater
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Vehicles, Military
ISBN : 1780191936

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An Illustrated History of Military Vehicles by Pat Ware Pdf

This fully illustrated reference book provides an authoritative overview of the fascinating history of these essential military vehicles. It begins with the first motorized cars, lorries and trucks that enabled a reduction in the amount of horse transport used, then covers specialized vehicles, including powerful atillery tractors, missile transporter-erector-launchers, tank transporters, bridging vehicles and amphibious vehicles. With its wealth of 200 archive and museum photographs, the book is a rich guide to a fascinating subject, suitable for enthusiasts, historians and modelmakers.

Author : Lisa M. Bolt Simons
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-07
Category : Airplanes, Military
ISBN : 9781429633703

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The Kids' Guide to Military Vehicles by Lisa M. Bolt Simons Pdf

"Describes a wide range of military vehicles, including wheeled and tracked vehicles, ships, airplanes, and unmanned vehicles"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Ian V. Hogg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1985-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0906286247

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Illustrated History of Military Vehicles by Ian V. Hogg Pdf

Photographs illustrate the development of armored cars, tanks, jeeps, missile-launchers, and other vehicles

Author : Pat Ware
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Vehicles, Military
ISBN : 1780190212

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A Complete Directory of Military Vehicles by Pat Ware Pdf

An illustrated A-Z directory of logistics and troop carriers, wreckers, tankers, radio trucks, ambulances, missile transporters, amphibious cars and other specialized army vehicles of the world.

Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780241311295

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The Tank Book by DK Pdf

Pivotal to modern warfare, tanks have dominated the battlefield for over a century. Get up close to more than 400 military colossuses with this definitive visual guide to armoured vehicles. In 1916, the British built a vehicle that could pound the battlefield impervious to enemy fire, crushing obstacles and barbed wire in its path. The first tank, or "Mother" as it was known, had arrived. In The Tank Book you can view it in detail, along with other iconic models including the German Panzer, the legendary Tiger, the Vickers Medium Mark II, the Centurion, and the Hellcat - the fastest armoured fighting vehicle ever. This comprehensive volume takes you through the most exciting story in recent military history with the development of heavy artillery, anti-tank weaponry, and the men - such as Mikail Koshkin and Sir William Tritton - who designed these awe-inspiring beasts. Produced with The Tank Museum, The Tank Book traces the tank's development in response to two world wars, Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War and many other conflicts. It shows each model in detail, highlighting details such as their performance, specification, armour, weaponry, and much more. If you are interested in modern warfare, The Tank Book is truly unmissable reading.

Author : David Doyle
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 1012 pages
File Size : 42,5 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 : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781465466037

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Tank by DK Pdf

A visual guide to the history of tanks, Tank tells the full history of tanks through stunning photography and informative text. From the early Mark Is of World War I to the T-34 of World War II to the cutting-edge M1 Abrams of today, Tank showcases the most famous (or infamous) armored fighting vehicles in history. Packed full of tanks, armored vehicles, personnel carriers, and anti-tank weaponry, Tank combines comprehensive photographic spreads with in-depth histories of key manufacturers and specially commissioned visual tours of the most iconic examples of their kind. The featured vehicles are placed in their wider context, along with with tactical and technological improvements, and the impact of the tank on the evolution of battlefield and military strategy. Tank charts the evolution of the tank over the past century, covering over 450 tanks and military vehicles from all over the world. Look through the history of tanks and explore the form and function of a weapon that changed history. Learn the different vehicles' weight, size, country of origin, and time of use through in-depth profiles. An essential visual history, Tank provides a complete and exciting overview to the iconic vehicles that changed history.

Author : Albert Mroz
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786454761

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American Military Vehicles of World War I by Albert Mroz Pdf

In World War I the American motor vehicle industry was tested by the sudden appearance of vast transport challenges. The nation's immense manufacturing capabilities and abundant natural resources combined with increased standardization and mass production to enable the industry to meet the military's needs. Motor vehicles and aircraft were quickly cemented as the most influential military tools of the early twentieth century. This book both describes the development and use of a wide range of specialized motor vehicles during World War I and analyzes how their advent indelibly altered modern warfare and transportation.

Author : Ian Vernon Hogg,John Weeks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Vehicles, Military
ISBN : 0855585455

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An Illustrated History of Military Vehicles by Ian Vernon Hogg,John Weeks Pdf

Author : Simon Heptinstall
Publisher : Thunder Bay Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1626861544

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Cars: A Complete History by Simon Heptinstall Pdf

Gentlemen, turn your pages! When an iconic vehicle zooms along the road, people of all ages stop and turn their heads. Amazing feats of innovation and engineering, these cultural treasures are not just stylish and powerful, they’re irresistible symbols of status, freedom, and progress. Now Cars: A Complete History puts that sense of “engine-uity” back into the collector’s hands by providing fifty press-out models of the world’s most distinguished vehicles, along with an informative and entertaining account of each car’s role in automobile history in a fun and imaginative two-part book. Enjoy photos and illustrations of cars, both classic and modern, along with the celebrities who brought some of them their fame, including Al Capone and the Duesenberg Model J, Sean Connery’s James Bond in the Aston Martin DB5, or Steve McQueen with the Ford Mustang Mark 1 in Bullitt. From social and cultural history to the advancement of technological innovation, you’ll learn everything from who drove the 1959 Austin Mini to which car prompted the introduction of a national speed limit. Cars: A Complete History will have auto enthusiasts young and old racing to assemble models and fuel their minds with information.

Author : Michael E. Haskew
Publisher : Zenith Press
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780760349632

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Tank by Michael E. Haskew Pdf

Military historian Michael E. Haskew profiles the entire history of the mechanized juggernaut that changed the face of military engagement 100 years ago.

Author : Philip Trewhitt
Publisher : Mini Encyclopedia
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-13
Category : Armoured vehicles, Military
ISBN : 1782747060

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Tanks & Military Vehicles by Philip Trewhitt Pdf

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.