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.
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.
The armored car has played a major role in American military operations since the relatively early days of the 20th Century. In 1989 Col. Royal P. Davidson arranged for the installation of a .30 caliber Colt machine gun on a Duryea light three-wheeled car. In doing so, he jump-started the development and production of armored fighting vehicles that have served in the American military ever since. Although the very first armored cars were merely outfitted with a gunshield, they were soon fully protected by armor plating. In this installment of R. P. Hunnicutt's 10-volume series on the history of American armored vehicles he details their early development through WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Beginning with the development of armored cars on American soil at the outbreak of WWI-although none were ever shipped overseas-Hunnicutt goes on to describe the production of armored cars based on commercial car and truck chassis in the 1920s. These vehicles eventually reached limited production as the armored car M4. With detailed drawings and photographs to illustrate the history, Hunnicutt describes the development of the armored car T3, which was also designated as scout car T1. The development of these lightweight scout cars, which met the needs of the cavalry, made the armored car unnecessary by 1937. Although production of armored cars stopped for the American military, American development continued on armored cars intended for British use. However, in 1942 as the Palmer Board decided to limit the weight of reconnaissance vehicles, the light armored car T22E2 was standardized as the M8 and put into production. The M8 and a variation, the M20, served in the U.S. Army until after the Korean War, with new models developed for use in Vietnam. Spanning the history of American wheeled combat vehicles, Hunnicutt's "Armored Car" is a must have for anyone with a keen interest in the history of American military operations and equipment.
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.
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.
The Humvee, the modern-day US military four-wheel-drive successor to the Willys Jeep, is used by numerous armed forces around the world and in some civilian adaptations. Over 10,000 Humvees were deployed in numerous roles by coalition forces during the Iraq war. At least 25 variants of this highly versatile vehicle have been produced, from unarmoured light transport to surface-to-air missile platform, including ambulances, tracked versions, troop carriers and special ops variants. This manual provides a unique insight into the world of military Humvees, with an emphasis on military operation and equipment.
Arranged thematically by chapter, Special Forces Land Vehicles provides a complete guide to the jeeps, trucks, armored cars, light AFVs, and motorcycles used by Special Forces units around the world. The book includes: the Desert Patrol Vehicle (DPV) first used during the Gulf War of 1991 by the US Navy SEALs; the ACMAT VT4 cross-country tactical military vehicle deployed by the French Foreign Legion throughout the world; the heavily armed Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV) beloved of the US Marines' recon units; and the Kawasaki KLR 250-D8 high-performance motorcycle, air-dropped to provide light reconnaissance capabilities for US Rangers in Afghanistan. Illustrated with 100 photographs, Special Forces Land Vehicles is a dynamic guide to both the standard and specialist vehicles deployed by Special Forces soldiers over the last 20 years.
A Detailed Military Spending Cost Analysis by the CBO to Better Inform Policymakers and the Public In this report, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analyzes the structure and cost of the military from the perspective of major combat units, such as Army brigades, Navy aircraft carrier strike groups, Marine Corps task forces, and Air Force squadrons. CBO allocates most of the O&S budget and DoD's total number of military personnel among major combat units-- and their associated support units and overhead activities--to provide a clearer picture of the size and cost of the major elements of the military's force structure. Such information can help policymakers evaluate proposals to change the structure or budget of the armed forces and better inform the general public. Tables and Figures, including illustrations of equipment,personnel and other data are included to provide an easy method to understand this topic. Related products: .Other reports produced by the U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/237 Paid to Perform: Aligning Total Military Compensation With Talent Management can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01160-5 A Hard Look at Hard Power: Assessing the Defense Capabilities of Key U.S. Allies and Security Partners can be purchased here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01158-3 Gold, Blood, and Power: Finance and War Through the Ages is available for purchase here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01157-5 Do Fewer Resources Mean Less Influence?: A Comparative Historical Case Study of Military Influence in a Time of Austerity can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01101-0
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.
Having evolved over the past two and a quarter centuries to become the premier military force in the world, the U.S. Army has a heritage rich in history and tradition. This historical dictionary provides short, clear, authoritative entries on a broad cross section of military terms, concepts, arms and equipment, units and organizations, campaigns and battles, and people who have had a significant impact on Army. It includes over 900 entries written by some 100 scholars, providing a valuable resource for the interested reader, student, and researcher. For those interested in pursuing specific subjects further, the book provides sources at the end of each entry as well as a general bibliography. Appendixes provide a useful list of abbreviations and acronyms and a listing of ranks and grades in the U.S. Army.
