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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.

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U.S. Army Ford M8 and M20 Armored Cars

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.

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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.

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

Specially designed as a reconnaissance vehicle, the Ford Light Armored Car M8 was primarily intended for mechanized cavalry units.
With 8 523 units built, it would cover all needs in this area. Only one variant would be produced based on its mechanics: the Armored Utility Car M20 without a cannon, of which 3 791 units would come off the production lines.
Launched in 1941, the project for the new combat vehicle would not come to fruition until March 1943, when the first vehicles were received by the army.

An officer of the Ordnance Department, Lieutenant J.R. Murray, is responsible for being the link between the various components of the army and the manufacturers. Throughout the process of creation and realization, he will gather with his notes, reports and letters concerning this very particular project.
These approximately 1500 pages of archives have allowed the author to faithfully trace the process of creation of these machines, from the first draft to the end of production in June 1945.

Table of contents:
1. The genesis of the light Armored Cars.
2. Car, armored, Light, M8.
3. Car, Armored, Utility, M20.
4. Common points.
5. The main allocations in Europe.
6. The photo album.
Appendix table: delivery and destination of the 159 test vehicles. Sources.

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