Military Vehicles of World War 2

New Orchard Editions, Dorset, 1982, Book and dustwrapper in very good condition, slight foxing

This book examines that extensive class of transport vehicle not covered by the term `Armoured Fighting Vehicle.' Much has been written about the development and use of the Armoured Fighting Vehicle, but little serious attention has been paid to the fascinating military vehicles of the non-AFV variety, without which the `teeth' of an army would lack the essential bite to achieve victory. The post-war car and truck industry benefitted greatly from wartime experiment and experience, helping military vehicles find their place in transport history. The book is profusely illustrated with contemporary black and white photographs from the John Batchelor archives along with colour images by Andrew Morland of restored military vehicles on display in recent years...