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U.S. Army Ford M8 and M20 Armored Cars Illustrated – Special Edition
Author(s): Didier Andres (Author)
- Publisher: Casemate
- Publication Date: November 30, 2023
- Edition: Illustrated – Special
- Language: English
- Print length: 160 pages
- ISBN-10: 163624310X
- ISBN-13: 9781636243108
Book Description
The M8 and M20 served in Europe and the Pacific during WWII. Author has used the archived notes of the officer tasked with coordinating the project to develop and deliver the M8, explaining why it took two years to deliver it to the Army. Over 200 photographs make this a great reference for any military modeler or vehicle enthusiast.
Table of ContentsContents
The Genesis of Light Armored Cars
The M8 Light Armored Car
The M20 Utility Armored Car
Commonalities
Use in Europe
Appendixes
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Editorial Reviews
Review
History in Motion
“…a very comprehensive and lavishly illustrated history of the M8 and M20 armored cars. The amount of work and research needed, boggles the mind. But ultimately it brings you a luxuriously presented and easily readable book.”
“The photos are well selected and show great detail. Most come from official documents and are clean, focused, well developed with proper highlights and shadows and contrasts.”
“The photos of front-line usage show a variety of stowage measures used by troops in the field, which is quite handy for modelers instead of the photos of factory-fresh vehicles.”
“…a rapid, informative read. Make it your introduction to these legendary vehicles!”
“This book will be a boon for modelers, vignette, and diorama builders. The table of contents outlines the level of detail found within the subchapters’ pages. The photographs are worth the price of the book alone.”
“This is a great book that will interest both modelers and military historians.”
“Since this is part of Casemate’s illustrated series, there are a ton of well chosen period photos of all the types mentioned…I learned a lot and isn’t that what these books are for?”
