The Classic Military Vehicles Story
Chris McNab
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Description for The Classic Military Vehicles Story
Hardback. Chris McNab examines why they were invented, how they developed, their use in action, their strengths and weaknesses, and what it was like to be in the driving seat. This fascinating narrative is a highly readable guide to these much-loved classic vehicles, perfect for any enthusiast. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: HBW; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 135 x 13. Weight in Grams: 268.
The mobilisation of troops and equipment has always been crucial to winning a war. During the twentieth century, the days of horse-drawn logistics and cavalry charges gradually became a thing of the past, and the age of military vehicles began. This book charts the development of military vehicles from steam-powered tractors to modern main battle tanks. The story reveals how such vehicles have changed the way wars are fought, either by increasing the speed and volume of logistics or troop deployments, or through the application of mobile firepower. The narrative explains key technical innovations from World War I, through the ... Read more
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Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752462042
SKU
V9780752462042
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Chris McNab
CHRIS McNAB is a writer and editor who specialises in military history and technology. He is an author of many internationally bestselling books on weapons and warfare, including titles in the Battle Story series on Verdun and Cambrai, as well as The World War I Story (all The History Press) i, as well as The Great Book of Guns; How ... Read more
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