German Motorcycles of WWII: A Visual History in Vintage Photos and Restored Examples, Part 1

Doyle, David

ISBN 10: 1944367020 / ISBN 13: 9781944367022

Verlag: Ampersand Group, Delray Beach, FL, 2016

Illus. , many in color; 120 pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 43518

Inhaltsangabe:

The Germans developed and used the motorcycle as an instrument of offensive warfare, perhaps more than any other nation in WWII. The major tasks of these units were mopping-up for the following troops and employment as an advance guard, surprise raid-like attacks against an opponent’s flanks and rear, as well as pursuit of the opponent. A wide variety of machines were deployed for these tasks, both impressed and adapted civilian models, as well as variety of purpose-built military motorcycles. This distinctive reference combines rare vintage photographs with photos of superbly restored German WWII motorcycles. The first of a multi-part series on the subject, this volume features large, full-color detail photos of the BMW R4; R12; R35; R71; R74 and Zündapp KS750. Only the very finest examples of these motorcycles were sought out for inclusion in this title.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Commissioned to write his first book in 2003, a 512-page volume on the history of US military vehicles, since that time over 100 of his books have been published. While most of these concern historic military hardware, including aircraft and warships, his volumes on military vehicles, meticulously researched by David and his wife Denise, remain the genre for which he is most recognized. This recognition reached its pinnacle in June 2015, when he was presented the coveted Bart Vanderveen Award by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association, given in recognition of "...the individual who has contributed the most to the historic preservation of military vehicles worldwide."

Bibliografische Details

Titel: German Motorcycles of WWII: A Visual History...
Verlag: Ampersand Group, Delray Beach, FL
Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Very Good
Auflage: First Edition.