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 Complete Directory of Military Vehicles

Author: Pat Ware
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
ISBN: 9781780190211
Category : Vehicles, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An illustrated A-Z directory of logistics and troop carriers, wreckers, tankers, radio trucks, ambulances, missile transporters, amphibious cars and other specialized army vehicles of the world.

Motorcycle Illustrated

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Category : Motorcycles
Languages : en
Pages : 820

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American Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles of World War I

Author: Albert Mroz
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 432

Book Description
"Hundreds of companies were building vehicles for military as well as civilian use during this time. From their beginnings until their demise, the histories of 225 of the companies that manufactured cars, trucks and motorcycles for the civilian market are provided, along with representative illustrations and specs for each company that existed in 1917 and 1918"--Provided by publisher.

American Military Vehicles of World War I

Author: Albert Mroz
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786454768
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 327

Book Description
In World War I the American motor vehicle industry was tested by the sudden appearance of vast transport challenges. The nation's immense manufacturing capabilities and abundant natural resources combined with increased standardization and mass production to enable the industry to meet the military's needs. Motor vehicles and aircraft were quickly cemented as the most influential military tools of the early twentieth century. This book both describes the development and use of a wide range of specialized motor vehicles during World War I and analyzes how their advent indelibly altered modern warfare and transportation.

A G.I. in The Ardennes

Author: Denis Hambucken
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
ISBN: 1526756218
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
A G.I. in the Ardennes focuses on the human experience during wartime. What was life like for a regular American soldier who gave his life to combat fascism? By immersing himself in historical documents, hundreds of letters and several interviews from that period of time, Denis Hambucken managed to accurately reconstruct the daily life of an American soldier in impressive detail. The author takes a closer look at the weapons, equipment and personal belongings of the soldiers who fought at the Western front, while sharing numerous personal anecdotes and moving stories.

German Military Vehicles of World War II

Author: Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786428988
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 221

Book Description
This volume presents a cross-section of the most common transport vehicles produced and used by the German army. Tanks plus auxiliary vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, vans, ambulances, trucks and tractors made it possible for the troops to keep moving. These lightly armored or unarmored vehicles--aka "soft skins"--operated behind the front lines, maintaining supply lines, connecting armies with their home bases, and ultimately determining the outcome of battle. Beginning with the development of military vehicles in the early 1930s, this volume discusses the ways in which this new technology influenced and, to some extent, facilitated Hitler's program of rearmament. Nomenclature, standard equipment, camouflage and the combat roles of the various vehicles are thoroughly examined. Individual vehicle types are arranged and discussed by the following classifications: cars and motorcycles; trucks and tractors; half-tracks and wheeled combat vehicles. Accompanied by well-researched, detailed line drawings, each section deals with a number of individual vehicles, describing their design, manufacture and specific use.

Popular Mechanics

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Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.

Popular Mechanics

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Languages : en
Pages : 248

Popular Mechanics

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Languages : en
Pages : 274