U. S. Army Ford M8 and M20 Armored Cars by Didier Andres (2023, Hardcover)

Casemate Publishers

U.S. Army Ford M8 and M20 Armored Cars\nby Didier Andres\nHardback\nEnglish\n\nDelivery\nUsually delivered in 18\u201319 working days.\n\nBrand new copy from BookCurl \u2013 the UK independent online bookseller.\n\n------------------------------\nBook details\n------------------------------\nAuthor: Didier Andres\nTitle: U.S. Army Ford M8 and M20 Armored Cars\nFormat: Hardback\nLanguage: English\nTopic: Weapons and equipment\nPublisher: Casemate Publishers\nPublication year: 2023\nISBN-13: 9781636243108\nISBN-10: 163624310X\nRRP: \u00A334.95\n\n------------------------------\nDescription\n------------------------------\nSpecifically designed as a reconnaissance vehicle, the Ford M8 Light Armored Car was intended primarily for use by mechanized cavalry units. A total of 8,523 units were built. Able to move quickly and cover long distances without refuelling, they supported the advance of armored columns by undertaking reconnaissance. Though the thin floor armor made it vulnerable to m.