Description: Illustrated History of Military Motorcycles by Pat Ware Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A comprehensive reference guide to a century of military motorcycles from around the world, from the beginning of the 20th century to the sophisticated models of today: this fully illustrated book covers their fascinating history, providing a country-by-country overview of France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, the USA, the USSR and Japan. Publisher Description This title covers 100 years of wartime motorcycles, from the first machines of World War I to the diesel-powered types and quad bikes of today, with 230 photographs. It is a complete reference guide to a century of military motorcycles, from their first use at the beginning of the 20th century to the sophisticated models of today. It discusses machine-gun motorcycles, tracked motorcycles, diesel motorcycles, ATVs and quad bikes. It explains the anatomy of the military motorcycle - its frame, engine, transmission, final drive, front forks, rear forks, suspension and brakes. It features over 230 commissioned and rare photographs from archives, museums and private collections. During the early years of World War I, motorcycles started to enter military service, replacing the mounted despatch rider and providing a means of mechanizing machine-gun and stretcher units. This fully illustrated book covers the lively history of the military motorcycle, highlighting the varied roles motorcycles have played, as well as how the vehicles have evolved over time.It provides a country-by-country overview of military motorcycles in France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, the USA, the USSR and Japan. An expertly written volume, it provides enthusiasts with key information about the history of these diverse multi-tasking vehicles. Author Biography Pat Ware has been involved with military vehicles for more than a quarter of a century. He was the founding editor of Classic Military Vehicle magazine in 2001 and is also military editor for Land Rover Enthusiast magazine. He is a knowledgeable commentator at the War & Peace Show at Beltring in Kent, England, each year. As the author of more than 20 books on military vehicles, Pat Ware is recognized worldwide as a leading historian on this subject area. Details ISBN 1780192029 ISBN-13 9781780192024 Title Illustrated History of Military Motorcycles Author Pat Ware Format Paperback Year 2012 Pages 96 Publisher Anness Publishing GE_Item_ID:151660993; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Book Title: Illustrated History of Military Motorcycles : 100 Years of Wartime Motorcycles, from the First Machines f World War I to the Diesel-Powered Types and Quad Bikes of Today, with 230 Photographs
Number of Pages: 96 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Anness Publishing
Topic: Motorcycles / History, Military / Vehicles
Item Height: 0.3 in
Publication Year: 2013
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Transportation, History
Item Weight: 18 Oz
Author: Pat Ware
Item Length: 11.8 in
Item Width: 9.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback
