The Illustrated Guide To Armoured Fighting Vehicles Of The World
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Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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From the thundering iron giants of World War I to the sophisticated armoured behemoths of the modern battlefield, The Illustrated Guide to Armoured Fighting Vehicles of the World presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of over 170 tracked, semi-tracked, and wheeled armoured fighting vehicles. Jack Livesey chronicles the origins and evolution of these mechanical warriors, delivering a comprehensive A-Z guide that spans armoured cars, personnel carriers, self-propelled artillery, and a vast array of AFVs drawn from more than a century of mechanised warfare. With over 700 photographs, the volume places each vehicle in its historical and tactical context, making it as visually arresting as it is informationally rich. Livesey's command of the subject is evident in the meticulous detail he brings to every entry, illuminating the engineering ingenuity and strategic imperatives that shaped armoured vehicle design across nations and eras. The book serves equally well as a reference compendium for the serious military historian and as an absorbing read for the enthusiast, bridging the gap between technical manual and narrative history with remarkable fluency. Whether you seek to understand the Cold War arms race on steel tracks or trace the lineage of today's battlefield titans, this volume delivers answers — and raises questions that will send you straight back to its pages.
Author: Jack Livesey
Format: Paperback
Published: 2006, Hermes House
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the thundering iron giants of World War I to the sophisticated armoured behemoths of the modern battlefield, The Illustrated Guide to Armoured Fighting Vehicles of the World presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of over 170 tracked, semi-tracked, and wheeled armoured fighting vehicles. Jack Livesey chronicles the origins and evolution of these mechanical warriors, delivering a comprehensive A-Z guide that spans armoured cars, personnel carriers, self-propelled artillery, and a vast array of AFVs drawn from more than a century of mechanised warfare. With over 700 photographs, the volume places each vehicle in its historical and tactical context, making it as visually arresting as it is informationally rich. Livesey's command of the subject is evident in the meticulous detail he brings to every entry, illuminating the engineering ingenuity and strategic imperatives that shaped armoured vehicle design across nations and eras. The book serves equally well as a reference compendium for the serious military historian and as an absorbing read for the enthusiast, bridging the gap between technical manual and narrative history with remarkable fluency. Whether you seek to understand the Cold War arms race on steel tracks or trace the lineage of today's battlefield titans, this volume delivers answers — and raises questions that will send you straight back to its pages.