Squadron Signal M8/M20 Armored Cars Walk Around Book - WW2 Military Vehicle History & Model Building Reference Guide | Perfect for Historians, Collectors & Scale Model Enthusiasts

Product Description The M8 “Greyhound” armored car was the only one used in substantial numbers by US forces during WWII. The M20, an offshoot of the M8 design, also played several active roles, in particular serving as a command car for high-ranking officers in forward areas. After WWII, both vehicles, manufactured by the Ford Motor Company served US and various Allied forces around the world. Some countries were still using the vehicles at the turn of the 21st century. The M8 featured an open-top turret in which was mounted an M6 37mm cannon and coaxial Browning .30-caliber machine gun. The M20 replaced the turret with an open-top parapet with a ring-mounted .50-caliber machine gun. When serving as a command car, the M20 packed additional radios and a folding map board. From the Manufacturer By Jim Mesko. The M8 'Greyhound' armored car was the only armored car used in substantial numbers by US forces during World War II. The M2, an offshoot of the M8 design, also played a number of active roles, in particular serving as a command car for high-ranking officers in forward areas. Both vehicles, manufactured by the Ford Motor Company, went on, after World War II, serving US and various Allied forces around the world. Some countries were still using the vehicles at the turn of the 21st century. The M8 featured an open-top turret in which was mounted an M6 37mm cannon and coaxial Browning.3-caliber machine gun. The M2 replaced the turret with an open-topped parapet with a ring-mounted.5-caliber machine gun. When serving as a command car, the M2 packed additional radios and a folding map board. This lavishly illustrated volume is packed with contemporary and historic images that document not only the vehicles' configurations as produced, but also their appearance and activity in the field - the most unique collection of detailed photos of the Greyhound currently available. Illustrated with over 25 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings.

Product Type Hobbies

Package Dimensions 27.686 Cm L 20.573 Cm W 1.016 Cm H

Country Of Origin United States

Package Weight 1.2Lbs