HMMWV Humvee 1980 - 2005 US Army tactical vehicle

Zaloga J. Steven

ISBN 10: 1841769460 / ISBN 13: 9781841769462

Published by Osprey Military, Great Britain, 2006

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mit Abb. 19 X 25 cm 48 Seiten Band .122 Sprache: Englisch Einband: Pappegeb. OHNE Schutzumschlag 160 gr. Seller Inventory # 37380

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Title: HMMWV Humvee 1980 - 2005 US Army tactical ...

Publisher: Osprey Military, Great Britain

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Soft cover

Illustrator: Johnson, Hugh

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Synopsis:

The HMMWV, better known as the Humvee or Hummer, has set the world standard for army tactical vehicles since its introduction into the US Army in the 1980s. Designed to be the successor to the jeep of World War II with a greater load-bearing capacity, the Humvee has proven to be adaptable to a wide range of roles, including weapons carrier, missile launcher, command vehicle and other specialized types. This book traces the development and use of the Humvee and its variations, including the latest families of armored Humvees used in Iraq in 2003-05, and its adoption in a peacekeeping role the world over.

About the Author:

Steven J Zaloga was born in 1952, received his BA in history from Union College, and his MA from Columbia University. He has published numerous books and articles dealing with modern military technology, especially armoured vehicle development. His main areas of interest are military affairs in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe in World War II, and American armoured forces. He lives in Maryland, USA. Hugh Johnson is a highly-experienced and talented freelance illustrator. His work includes New Vanguard 102: 'T-54 and T-55 Main Battle Tanks 1944-2004'. He lives in Surrey, UK.