The Jeep: History of a World War II Legend
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (733 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764344609 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 80 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This book is a concise reference for the Jeep enthusiast, historian and restorer.. Up-close, detailed images show the differences between variant types. Detailed text discusses Jeep planning, development and production, then moves into its World War II variants, specialized equipment, accessories and use by other Allied forces. An American classic! This new book is a detailed, highly illustrated look at the legendary World War II era Jeep. Nearly 200 high-quality color and war-era photos show the Jeep in its many functions
"A great book about great Jeeps." according to Mac Simpson. I bought this as a gift for a friend who drives a WWII Jeep as his only transportation. Hsaven't presented it yet but read through it twice myself in the meantime! Very well researched with lots of unique pix. As a kid, I learned to drive at ten on our 'A great book about great Jeeps. Mac Simpson I bought this as a gift for a friend who drives a WWII Jeep as his only transportation. Hsaven't presented it yet but read through it twice myself in the meantime! Very well researched with lots of unique pix. As a kid, I learned to drive at ten on our '46 CJ2A farm Jeep and have always loved these early ones way more than the new V-8 powered monsters!. 6 CJ2A farm Jeep and have always loved these early ones way more than the new V-8 powered monsters!. "Five Stars" according to Amazon Customer. Found it very informative and excactly what I wantedJeff. "Schiffer sells history!" according to wpapac. Once again Schiffer does great justice to a WW2 icon that continues to the present time! Great photos, information little known obscure testing and manufacturing facts. I like the chapters on the different models used and especially the 6x6 variants of which I've never seen before! In my early military career, I drove the M152 series jeep and later as a medic the M718. FLA medical jeep! This is another great Schiffer book that is a valuable, cost effective,treatise on a very Important vehicle do WW2 and beyond! Whil