Ford M8 and M20: The US Armys Standard Armored Car of WWII
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Ford M8 and M20: The US Armys Standard Armored Car of WWII
By (Author) David Doyle
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
28th April 2021
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Land forces and warfare
Second World War
Modern warfare
623.7475
Physical Properties
Hardback
128
Width 229mm, Height 229mm
513g
Description
Developed to provide the US military with a fast-moving reconnaissance vehicle sufficiently armed to knock out WWII-era armored vehicles. The M8 Armored Car and its sibling, the M20 Armored Utility Vehicles, were the most widely used armored vehicles built by Ford. These vehicles saw use with the US Army as well as Allied nations during WWII and well into the 1960s. This book chronicles the development and use of the vehicle from concept to combat. Through dozens of archival photos, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of these vehicles, this iconic tank is explored, and its history is explained. AUTHOR: David Doyle's earliest published works appeared in periodicals aimed at the hobby of historic military vehicle restoration. By 1999, this included regular features in leading hobby publications, appearing regularly in US, English, and Polish magazines. Since 2003, he has published over 125 books on various military topics. Broadening his horizons from his initial efforts concerning vehicles, he soon added aircraft and warships to his research objectives. SELLING POINTS: . Explains and explores this long-neglected WWII American armored fighting vehicle . The most widely used armored vehicle built by Ford during WWII . Ideal for military history enthusiasts who enjoy concise, affordable warfare histories with rare archival photographs 216 colour and b/w photographs
Author Bio
David Doyles earliest published works appeared in periodicals aimed at the hobby of historic military vehicle restoration. By 1999, this included regular features in leading hobby publications, appearing regularly in US, English, and Polish magazines. Since 2003, he has published over 125 books on various military topics. Broadening his horizons from his initial efforts concerning vehicles, he soon added aircraft and warships to his research objectives.
