Harley-Davidson WLA: The Main US Military Motorcycle of World War II (Hardcover)

The story of an iconic model in the long history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the WLA, which was used by Allied forces during WWII, is told for the first time. Developed for the US Army's mechanized cavalry, it became the leading US military motorcycle of the war. It served the US armed services as a messenger and military police vehicle. The Red Army's motorcycle battalions, reconnaissance units of its tank armies, also used them as their primary vehicle. The armies of the Soviet Union, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, China, and Brazil also made use of the model and its variants. It is known today as the "Liberator"; discover the history and stories of individuals who rode this icon to war and why the model is now a favorite among civilian collectors.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2020
Authors:	Robert S Kim
Dimensions:	228 x 228 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	112
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-5924-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Land forces & warfare > General Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Military vehicles Promotions
LSN:	0-7643-5924-X
Barcode:	9780764359248

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