U.S. Army Diamond T Vehicles in World War II [Hardcover]

No serious library focused on WWII vehicles should miss including this volume on its shelves.  History in MotionBetween 1940 and 1945, Diamond T Motor Car Company supplied just over 50,000 vehicles to the US military, and also to the Allies. Of this, just over 30,000 were heavy 4-ton 6x6 trucks of varying types: cargo, tow truck, pontoon carrier, engineer, cartographic, etc. The Diamond would serve in all theaters of operations, wherever its robustness and reliability were necessary to complete the mission. Due to its expertise, Diamond T also produced the famous half-track, with more than 10,000 manufactured. All of these models are described in this work by Didier Andres, an expert in the subject. The text is illustrated throughout using archival and period photographs and diagrams.A fully illustrated guide to all types of Diamond T vehicles developed for and used by the US Army during World War II.A detailed summary of all the types of Diamond T vehicles used by the US Army during World War II.Packed with period photos and diagrams. No serious library focused on WWII vehicles should miss including this volume on its shelves. ...another excellent collaboration of the Casemate Illustrated Specials with the author Didier Andres and a great tribute to this legendary vehicle. A worthy addition to any personal library whether it belongs to an historian, a vehicle restorer, or a builder of military miniatures. This volume is highly recommended without reservation. This comprehensive and fully illustrated account describes in technical detail the evolution of the Diamond T design and all the Diamond T models produced for the Army during World War II...Highly recommended for beginner to advanced builders. Author Didier Andres masterfully shoehorns substantial detail into his compact chronicle. ...all covered in 301 black and white photos, two color photos, 14 black and white illustrations, and five color illustrations. The book is extensively researched and the plck