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Humvee: America's Military Workhorse
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Series: Legends of Warfare: Ground, Book 17
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ISBN10: 0764359568
ISBN13: 9780764359569
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd
Published: May 28 2020
Pages: 128
Weight: 1.90
Height: 0.70 Width: 9.10 Depth: 9.10
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780764359569
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd
Published: May 28 2020
Pages: 128
Weight: 1.90
Height: 0.70 Width: 9.10 Depth: 9.10
Language: English
Since the mid-1980s, the American High Mobility Military Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV, or Humvee) has become synonymous with the US military. In service all around the world for decades, it remains--Iraq War controversies notwithstanding--the world standard in light military tactical vehicles. Gradually nearing the end of its frontline service, it has earned a place of honor beside the much-loved Jeep of World War II. This is a concise look at the background, development, and operational history of the Humvee from the 1970s to the present. The author brings a unique perspective and authority as a Bosnia veteran and former Humvee crewman with the United States Army's 1/104th Cavalry. He was granted behind-the-scenes access to 1/104th Cavalry HMMWVs and the Army's collection of rare vehicles at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Also included is the Humvee's service in lesser-known places such as Cold War Germany, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Korea, and Africa, as well as detail photos of the Humvee's features.
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