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OverviewThe eight-wheeled (8x8) Stryker combat light armored vehicle was adopted by the US Army in 2002 to provide a comparatively rapidly deployable contingency force with armor protection, tactical mobility, and heavy firepower, as well as advanced command, control communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities. Covering the first new US Army release since the M1 Abrams MBT, this book details the conception, ongoing development and deployment of one of the most highly anticipated new AFVs in recent years, including its service in Iraq and the ensuing controversy surrounding the Stryker's varying successes. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gordon L. Rottman , Hugh JohnsonPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Osprey Publishing Volume: No. 121 Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 24.80cm Weight: 0.198kg ISBN: 9781841769301ISBN 10: 1841769304 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 10 July 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 · Design and development of the Stryker Combat Vehicle · Variants and users · Weapons and tactics · Operational history · Controversy · Glossary · Bibliography · Color plate commentary · IndexReviewsOsprey's military titles are very subject-specific, allowing for a depth of focus most other general-interest surveys lack. Their latest titles are top picks military reference libraries will appreciate [including] Gordon L. Rottman's Stryker Combat Vehicles. -The Midwest Book Review <br> This book is exceptional value for the money. The scope of the book and the amount of information provided is of an exceptional level. This book is a must have if you are at all interested in the Stryker in specific, or armored cars, wheeled fighting vehicles, military vehicles used by US forces in Iraq, etc, in general ... Highly Recommended. -Patrick Keenan, Armorama (July 2006) Osprey's military titles are very subject-specific, allowing for a depth of focus most other general-interest surveys lack. Their latest titles are top picks military reference libraries will appreciate [including] Gordon L. Rottman's Stryker Combat Vehicles. -The Midwest Book Review This book is exceptional value for the money. The scope of the book and the amount of information provided is of an exceptional level. This book is a must have if you are at all interested in the Stryker in specific, or armored cars, wheeled fighting vehicles, military vehicles used by US forces in Iraq, etc, in general ... Highly Recommended. -Patrick Keenan, Armorama (July 2006) Osprey's military titles are very subject-specific, allowing for a depth of focus most other general-interest surveys lack. Their latest titles are top picks military reference libraries will appreciate [including] Gordon L. Rottman's Stryker Combat Vehicles. -The Midwest Book Review<br><br> This book is exceptional value for the money. The scope of the book and the amount of information provided is of an exceptional level. This book is a must have if you are at all interested in the Stryker in specific, or armored cars, wheeled fighting vehicles, military vehicles used by US forces in Iraq, etc, in general ... Highly Recommended. -Patrick Keenan, Armorama (July 2006) Author InformationGordon L Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a special operations forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Centre for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas. Hugh Johnson is a highly experienced and talented freelance illustrator. His work for Osprey includes New Vanguard 102: T-54 and T-55 Main Battle Tanks 1944–2004. Hugh lives and works in Surrey, UK. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |