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Military Motorcycles , The World Encyclopedia of - A complete reference guide to 100 years of military motorcycles, from their first use in World War I to the specialized vehicles in use today (Hardcover)
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Military Motorcycles , The World Encyclopedia of - A complete reference guide to 100 years of military motorcycles, from their first use in World War I to the specialized vehicles in use today (Hardcover)
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Loot Price R478
Discovery Miles 4 780
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Motorcycles entered military service in World War I, replacing the
mounted despatch rider and mechanizing machine-gun and stretcher
units. The conflict brought an enormous upsurge in the use of
motorcycles in Europe and America. This comprehensive new book
covers the lively history of the machines, highlighting the roles
of military motorcycles, and how they have evolved. An A-Z
directory focuses on 160 motorcycles, showing their diversity.
Detailed specification boxes are featured for every motorcycle
described. This expertly written book, with its wealth of rare and
previously unseen photographs, provides enthusiasts and historians
with key information about these diverse and multi-tasking
vehicles. The story of the military motorcycle, from the early
years of the 20th century to the present day * An illustrated A-Z
of over 160 vehicles, including makes such as Harley-Davidson from
the USA, Royal Enfield from the UK, BMW from Germany, and other
famous manufacturers from around the world, such as Husqvarna,
Henderson and Kawasaki * Specification panels provide at-a-glance
information about each motorcycle's official name, country of
origin, date, crew, weight, dimensions, powerplant and performance
* Features over 550 photographs, which illustrate each type and
include rare and unseen images from archives, museums and private
collections * A glossary explains key terms and abbreviations
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