HMMWV Humvee 19802005: US Army tactical vehicle

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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 200305, and its adoption in a peacekeeping role the world over.

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"... 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

Author Bio

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 19442004. He lives in Surrey, UK.