M8 e M20 Greyhound - USA: libri - storia e modelli

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.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	David Doyle
Formato:	128 pagine, 23 x 23 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	216 foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2020)
Collana:	Legends of Warfare
ISBN:	9780764361432

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.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Steven J. Zaloga
Formato:	48 pagine, 25.5 x 18.5 x 0.4 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	riccamente illustrato con foto e disegni (in B&N e in colori)
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2002)
Collana:	New Vanguard (53)
ISBN:	9781841764689

U.S. Army Ford M8 and M20 Armored Cars

Explore the history of the M8 and M20 armored cars in this thoroughly researched book. Used on both European and Pacific fronts during WWII, these vehicles were important in many military operations.

The author examines their development using archived notes from the officer overseeing the project. This perspective highlights the challenges and complexities that resulted in a two-year delivery timeline to the Army.

Illustrated with over 200 photographs, the book is a detailed reference for military modelers and vehicle enthusiasts. The images offer insight into the design, construction, and deployment of these armored cars.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Didier Andres
Formato:	160 pagine, 25.5 x 19.5 x 1.3 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	200+ foto in B&N
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Casemate Books (GB, 2023)
ISBN:	9781636243108