HMMWV Humvee 1980–2005 - US Army Tactical Vehicle (NVG-122)

 HMMWV Humvee 19802005 - US Army Tactical Vehicle (NVG-122)

Published by Osprey Publishing 2005 - author: Steven J Zaloga - soft cover - 48 pages - pre-owned - condition: very good

The HMMWV, better known as the Humvee or Hummer, has set the world standard for army tactical vehicles since its introduction into the US Army in the 1980s. Designed to be the successor to the jeep of World War II with a greater load-bearing capacity, the Humvee has proven to be adaptable to a wide range of roles, including weapons carrier, missile launcher, command vehicle and other specialized types. This book traces the development and use of the Humvee and its variations including the latest families of armoured Humvees used in Iraq in 2003-05 and its adoption in a peacekeeping role the world over.