Product Description

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 2003â€"05, and its adoption in a peacekeeping role the world over.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #664557 in Books
• Brand: Osprey Publishing
• Published on: 2006-04-25
• Released on: 2006-04-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

Review
"... 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

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From the Publisher
The unrivalled illustrated reference on fighting vehicles, transport and artillery through the ages. Each volume is illustrated throughout, making these books uniquely accessible to history enthusiasts of all ages.

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.

Customer Reviews

A little disappointing ...
... in the details provided within the book. The artwork is excellent and the information provided is factual and accurate but the amount of detail is somewhat lacking.