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HMMWV Humvee 1980-2005: US Army tactical vehicle

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title HMMWV Humvee 1980-2005: US Army tactical vehicle
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Steven J. Zaloga
Illustrated by Hugh Johnson
SeriesNew Vanguard
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:48
Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184
ISBN/Barcode 9781841769462
ClassificationsDewey:623.74722
Audience
General
Illustrations 55 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publication Date 28 April 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

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 2003-05, and its adoption in a peacekeeping role the world over.

Author Biography

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. 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.

Reviews

"... 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