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Ford M8 and M20 - The US Army's Standard Armored Car of WWII (Legends of Warfare)

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.

U.S. Army Ford M8 and M20 Armored Cars

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Explore the historical significance of the M8 and M20 armored cars in this meticulously researched book. Serving on both European and Pacific fronts during WWII, these vehicles played crucial roles in military operations.
The author delves into the intricacies of their development, drawing from archived notes of the officer responsible for coordinating the project. This insightful perspective reveals the challenges and complexities that led to a two-year timeline for delivery to the Army.

Enhanced by over 200 photographs, this book stands as a comprehensive reference for military modelers and vehicle enthusiasts alike. The visual documentation provides a detailed glimpse into the design, construction, and deployment of these armored cars.

Les automitrailleuses Ford M8 & M20 de l'U.S. Army

Spécialement conçu comme véhicule de reconnaissance, le Ford Light Armored Car M8 est principalement destiné aux unités de la cavalerie mécanisée.
Avec 8 523 exemplaires construits, il va couvrir tous les besoins en ce domaine. Une seule variante sera produite sur base de sa mécanique : l'Armored Utility Car M20 dépourvue de canon, dont 3 791 unités sortiront des chaînes de production.
Lancé en 1941, le projet du nouveau véhicule de combat n'aboutira qu'en mars 1943, quand les premiers engins sont réceptionnés par l'armée.

Un officier de l'Ordnance Department, le lieutenant J.R. Murray, est chargé d'être le lien entre les diverses composantes de l'armée et les industriels. Tout au long du processus de création et de réalisation, il va rassembler avec ses notes, les rapports et courriers concernant ce projet bien particulier.
Ces quelque 1500 pages d'archives ont permis à l'auteur de retracer fidèlement le processus de création de ces engins, depuis la première ébauche jusqu'à la fin de la production en juin 1945.

Table des matières :
1. La genèse des light Armored Cars.
2. Car, armored, Light, M8.
3. Car, Armored, Utility, M20.
4. Les points communs.
5. Les principales dotations en Europe.
6. L'album photo.
Tableau annexe : livraison et destination des 159 véhicules test. Sources.

M8 Greyhound Light Armored Car 1941-1991 (Osprey)

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.

Contents: Introduction - Light Tank Destroyer and M8 Development - M8 Derivatives - Into Service - The M8 Armored Car Described - The M8 Armored Car in Combat - The M8 in Lend-Lease Service - Postwar M8 Armored Car Use - Bibliography - Color Plate Commentary - Index.