Overview

The M8 light armored car was the only significant wheeled combat vehicle used by the US Army in World War II. In conjunction with the lightly armed utility version, the M20, it was the staple of the army's cavalry squadrons for use in reconnaissance and scouting. First entering combat in Italy in 1943, it was widely used throughout the campaign in northwest Europe, though its off-road performance was found to be wanting. This title describes the design and development of the M8, covering the many variants that were produced during World War II and afterwards, along with a comprehensive survey of its operational use.

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Author:   Steven J. Zaloga (Author) ,  Tony Bryan
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Osprey Publishing
Volume:   53
Dimensions:   Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 24.80cm
Weight:   0.186kg
ISBN:  

9781841764689

ISBN 10:   184176468
Pages:   48
Publication Date:   19 June 2002
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   No Longer Our Product
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction · Light Tank Destroyer and M8 Development · M8 Derivatives · Into Service · The M8 Armored Car Described · The M8 Armored Car in Combat · The M8 in Lend-Lease Service · Postwar M8 Armored Car Use · Bibliography · Color Plate Commentary · Index

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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 armored vehicle development. His main area of interest is military affairs in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe in the Second World War, and he has also written extensively on American armored forces. Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years experience. He initially qualified in Engineering and worked for a number of years in Military Research and Development, and has a keen interest in military hardware – armor, small arms, aircraft and ships. Tony has produced many illustrations for partworks, magazines and books, including a number of titles in the New Vanguard series.

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