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Universal Carrier 1936-48 : The 'Bren Gun Carrier' Story by David Fletcher (2005, Trade Paperback)

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Author: David Fletcher. This book details the Carrier, which was employed in a number of roles including carrying ammunition, and towing anti-aircraft guns and trailers. All Allies used the Universal Carrier extensively during practically every World War II campaign.

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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN-101841768138

ISBN-139781841768137

eBay Product ID (ePID)47861882

Product Key Features

Book TitleUniversal Carrier 1936-48 : the 'bren Gun Carrier' Story

Number of Pages48 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicMilitary / World War II

Publication Year2005

IllustratorYes, Bryan, Tony

GenreHistory

AuthorDavid Fletcher

Book SeriesNew Vanguard Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight5.3 Oz

Item Length9.4 in

Item Width7.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Reviews"For Allied/Commonwealth modellers the Universal Carrier has always been a popular subject. Bearing in mind the paucity of good reference books and only one 1/35th kit of the subject, this new book from Osprey Publishing comes into the 'sight for sore eyes category' -- a truly welcome addition...." -- Jim Rae, Armorama (May 2005), "For Allied/Commonwealth modellers the Universal Carrier has always been a popular subject. Bearing in mind the paucity of good reference books and only one 1/35th kit of the subject, this new book from Osprey Publishing comes into the 'sight for sore eyes category' - a truly welcome addition...." -Jim Rae, Armorama (May 2005), "For Allied/Commonwealth modellers the Universal Carrier has always been a popular subject. Bearing in mind the paucity of good reference books and only one 1/35th kit of the subject, this new book from Osprey Publishing comes into the 'sight for sore eyes category' - a truly welcome addition...." -Jim Rae,Armorama(May 2005)

Dewey Edition22

Series Volume Number110

Dewey Decimal623.7475094109044

Table Of ContentIntroduction · Design and development of the Carrier · Operation · Active service · In combat · Foreign variants and service · Post-war service · Bibliography · Colour plate commentary · Index

SynopsisThe Universal Carrier was a fast, lightly armed vehicle developed by the British Army to carry infantry across ground defended by small-arms fire, specifically the Bren light machine gun, hence the name 'Bren Gun Carrier'. This name would stick with the Universal Carrier and all of its future variants. This book details the Carrier, which was employed in a number of roles including carrying ammunition and towing anti-aircraft guns and trailers. All Allies used the Universal Carrier extensively during practically every World War II campaign. By the war's end, the Universal Carrier had proved itself to be an invaluable and successful cross-country vehicle that was both agile and fast for its time., The Universal Carrier was a fast, lightly armed vehicle developed by the British Army to carry infantry across ground defended by small-arms fire, specifically the Bren light machine gun, hence the name ' Bren Gun Carrier' . This name would stick with the Universal Carrier and all of its future variants. This book details the Carrier, which was employed in a number of roles including carrying ammunition and towing anti-aircraft guns and trailers. All Allies used the Universal Carrier extensively during practically every World War II campaign. By the war's end, the Universal Carrier had proved itself to be an invaluable and successful cross-country vehicle that was both agile and fast for its time.

LC Classification NumberUG446.5