An Illustrated History of Military Motorcycles

Author: Pat Ware
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN: 9781780192024
Category : Motorcycles, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
During the early years of World War I, motorcycles started to enter military service, replacing the mounted despatch rider and providing a means of mechanizing machine-gun and stretcher units. This fully illustrated book covers the lively history of the military motorcycle,highlighting the varied role motorcycles have played, as well as how the vehicles have evolved over time. It provides a country-by-country overview of military motorcycles in France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, the USA, the USSR and Japan. An expertly written volume, it provides enthusiasts with key information about the history of these diverse multi-tasking vehicles.

A Visual Encyclopedia of Military Motorcycles

Author: Pat Ware
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN: 9781780191287
Category : Motorcycles, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A complete guide to over 160 of the most significantmachines, including well-known makes such asHarley-Davidson and Indian from the USA; Norton, BSA, Matchless and Royal Enfield from the UK; BMW, NSU and Zündapp from Germany; and other famousmanufacturers from around the world, such asHusqvarna, Kawasaki and Peugeot

The Illustrated Guide to Military Motorcycles

Author: Pat Ware
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781846816994
Category : Motorcycles, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description

Military Motorcycles of the World

Author: Pat Ware
Publisher: Lorenz Books
ISBN: 9780754835615
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The story of the military motorcycle, from the early years of the 20th century to the present day, with an illustrated A-Z of over 160 vehicles from around the world, with 550 photographs.

The Illustrated History of Military Motorcycles

Author: David Ansell
Publisher: Osprey Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781855325845
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 207

Book Description
As the motorcycle approaches its centenary, this reference work reveals the vast scale of military production. A comprehensive illustrated history, it describes every type of machine within its historical and national context

British Forces Motorcycles, 1925-45

Author: Chris J. Orchard
Publisher: Sutton Publishing
ISBN: 9780750944519
Category : Motorcycles, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Perhaps the most far reaching of the many changes wrought on the military by the First World War was the mechanization of the armed services. After many centuries of use by the Army for patrols and communications, the trusty horse was finally supplanted by the new-fangled motorcycle. This mechanization process gathered pace during the interwar years and in particular for the military motorcycle between 1925 and 1939. By the outbreak of the Second World War the motorcycle had become an important part of the military inventory and deemed 'suitable for WD (War Department) requirements'. When it was first published in 1995, this fully illustrated book was unique in looking at all military motorcycles of British origin known to have been tested mainly by the Mechanical Warfare Experimental Establishment (later called the Mechanisation Experimental Establishment). Ten years on, the authors are producing a fully revised and updated new edition of their book that will include three new chapters covering standard parts, bike markings and paint schemes. There will also be a picture spread that illustrates despatch rider's clothing. New to this edition will be a 16pp colour section that will illustrate restored WD bikes, including detail shots of engines and components.

The Illustrated Directory of Motorcycles

Author: Mirco de Cet
Publisher: Salamander Books
ISBN: 9781840654264
Category : Motorcycles
Languages : en
Pages : 480

Book Description
This A-Z title includes more than 360 motorcycles covering every major manufacturer throughout the world from about 1900 to 2002. It provides specific technical data, historical profiles and design details. Features bikes include those for road, race-track, competition and record breakers.

The Illustrated Directory of Classic American Motorcyles

Author: Tod Rafferty
Publisher: Salamander Books
ISBN: 9781840652444
Category : Motorcycles
Languages : en
Pages : 480

Book Description
Over 200 classic motorcycles are presented in this work, from the Harley Davidsons and Indians of America to the Nortons and Triumphs of Britain. With the emphasis on the 1950s and 1960s, each classic is described, and illustrated, in technical detail.

The World Encyclopedia of Military Motorcycles

Author: Pat Ware
Publisher: Lorenz Books
ISBN: 9780754819608
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"The story of the 100-year development of the military motorcycle, from the early years of the 20th century to the present day."--Back cover.

The Complete Book of Police and Military Motorcycles

Author: Joseph Berk
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781727673340
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This is a reprint of The Complete Book of Police and Military Motorcycles originally published in 2001. From Pittsburgh's adoption of motorcycles for police use in 1909 to General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing's motorized pursuit of Pancho Villa into Mexican territory in 1916 to the deployment of motorcycles in both world wars, this book tells the fascinating tale of these magnificent machines from their 20th century beginnings to their current use by police departments and militaries throughout the world.Joseph Berk explores the history of their manufacture by Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, BMW, and others, from marketing strategy to product evolution. In addition, he gives the reader an exclusive inside look at how specific police departments from Atlanta to Los Angeles determine which make and model to adopt, complete with critiques of the "Big Three" police models used in the United States from officerswho have put them to the test. Berk's detailed look at the intensive 10-day training program LAPD motor officers undergo is a testament to the carefully honed, specialized skills motor officers bring to their work, and lively discussions with individual officers about how they put their machines to work on the streets on a day-to-day basis offer a unique personalized perspective. Completing the picture, Berk examines the use of motorcycles in combat, detailing the specific makes and models used by Special Forces and other military units from World War I through the turn of the century and beyond.