Humvee at War

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Humvee at War
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michael Green
By (author) Greg Stewart
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Category/GenreRoad and motor vehicles
ISBN/Barcode 9780760321515
ClassificationsDewey:623.7470973
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Motorbooks International
Imprint Motorbooks International
Publication Date 15 October 2005
Publication Country United States

Description

The ultimate book about the ultimate military vehicle. When it entered army service in 1985, AM General's high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle - better known as the Humvee - quickly assumed the status the World War II jeep enjoyed among an earlier generation of soldiers. Humvee at War showcases this iconic vehicle in the many roles and configurations it has taken on over the years - ambulance, troop transport, and armament carrier among them.

Author Biography

Michael Green is a freelance writer, researcher, and photographer who specializes in military, transportation, and law enforcement subjects, with more than 50 books to his credit. In addition, he has written numerous articles for a variety of national and international military-related magazines. He resides in Daly City, California.

Reviews

"Military Vehicles Magazine," December 2006 "Humvee at War showcases the iconic vehicle of the Gulf Wars in the many roles and configurations it has taken over the years...The photos are bright, clear, and up-to-date. The writing is engaging. This is a very fine book for anyone with and interest in the HMMWV. The quality of the publishing, writing, and photography, along with the inclusion of an index make this a worthwhile addition to the advanced MV library." "Military Vehicles Magazine, " December 2006"Humvee at War showcases the iconic vehicle of the Gulf Wars in the many roles and configurations it has taken over the years...The photos are bright, clear, and up-to-date. The writing is engaging. This is a very fine book for anyone with and interest in the HMMWV. The quality of the publishing, writing, and photography, along with the inclusion of an index make this a worthwhile addition to the advanced MV library." Military Vehicles Magazine, December 2006"Humvee at War showcases the iconic vehicle of the Gulf Wars in the many roles and configurations it has taken over the years...The photos are bright, clear, and up-to-date. The writing is engaging. This is a very fine book for anyone with and interest in the HMMWV. The quality of the publishing, writing, and photography, along with the inclusion of an index make this a worthwhile addition to the advanced MV library." Military Vehicles Magazine, December 2006 Humvee at War showcases the iconic vehicle of the Gulf Wars in the many roles and configurations it has taken over the years The photos are bright, clear, and up-to-date. The writing is engaging. This is a very fine book for anyone with and interest in the HMMWV. The quality of the publishing, writing, and photography, along with the inclusion of an index make this a worthwhile addition to the advanced MV library. " Military Vehicles Magazine, December 2006"Humvee at War showcases the iconic vehicle of the Gulf Wars in the many roles and configurations it has taken over the years...The photos are bright, clear, and up-to-date. The writing is engaging. This is a very fine book for anyone with and interest in the HMMWV. The quality of the publishing, writing, and photography, along with the inclusion of an index make this a worthwhile addition to the advanced MV library."