M8 Greyhound Light Armored Car 1941 91

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M8 Greyhound Light Armored Car 1941 91

European history History of the Americas Second World War Military vehicles Military vehicles

Author: Steven J. Zaloga

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Collection: New Vanguard

Language: English

Published by: Osprey Publishing

Published on: 20th September 2012

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 48 pages

ISBN: 9781782004219


The M8 light armored car was the only significant wheeled combat vehicle used by the US Army in World War II.

In conjunction with the lightly armed utility version, the M20, it was the staple of the army's cavalry squadrons for use in reconnaissance and scouting. First entering combat in Italy in 1943, it was widely used throughout the campaign in northwest Europe, though its off-road performance was found to be wanting.

This book describes the design and development of the M8, covering the many variants that were produced during World War II and afterwards, along with a comprehensive survey of its operational use.

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