M3A1 Scout Car: The Us Army's Early World War II Reconnaissance Vehicle: 8 (Legends of Warfare: Ground)

M3A1 Scout Car: The Us Army's Early World War II Reconnaissance Vehicle: 8 (Legends of Warfare: Ground)

by David Doyle (Author)

Synopsis

The M3A1 Scout Car, produced by White Motor Company of Cleveland, Ohio, served as the US Cavalry's primary scouting and reconnaissance vehicle during the early days of the US entry into WWII. A powerful Hercules engine, four-wheel drive, and relatively light weight gave the vehicle both impressive on-road speed and reasonable off-road maneuverability. Typically armed with a trio of heavy and light machine guns, the vehicle was not intended to slug it out with the enemy, but rather to locate the enemy and, through its impressive array of radio equipment, report the positions to more heavily armed forces. Through dozens of archival photos, including previously unpublished images, as well as details of some of the finest existing examples, this iconic vehicle is explored and its history is explained. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 112
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
Published: 28 Mar 2019

ISBN 10: 0764356615
ISBN 13: 9780764356612

Author Bio
David Doyle is a Canadian Plains Research Fellow and a retired First Nations school principal. He has archived the oral and print history of the Northwest. Given a Cree name and twice recognized as an Honorary Metis (Honore Jaxon II), Doyle continues his work seeking justice for the Northwest leader Louis Riel through exoneration and reconciliation with Canada and Canadians. He makes his home in Powell River, B.C. Visit www.rielity.ca.