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OverviewThe 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Steven J. Zaloga (Author) , Hugh JohnsonPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Osprey Publishing Volume: No. 122 Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 24.80cm Weight: 0.186kg ISBN: 9781841769462ISBN 10: 1841769460 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 28 April 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Language: English Table of ContentsIntroduction · HMMWV Origins · First-Generation HMMWV · Into Combat · HMMWV Variants · Up-Armored HMMWVs: First Steps · The New Challenge: Operation Iraqi Freedom · Hardening the HMMWV · New Problems: Exotic Solutions · 21st Century HMMWV · International HMMWV · Missile HMMWVs · Electronic HMMWVs · Further Reading · Color Plate Commentary · IndexReviews.,. an excellent introduction to the vehicle line, with the bonus of many gripping in-actions photographs that you won't find anywhere else. - Military Vehicles <br> *Featured in the MV Enthusiast's Holiday Present Helper """... an excellent introduction to the vehicle line, with the bonus of many gripping in-actions photographs that you won't find anywhere else."" --Military Vehicles, featured in the MV Enthusiast's Holiday Present Helper" Author InformationSteven 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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