The Illustrated Guide to Military Motorcycles.

Published by Hermes House, 2010, softcover, A4 format, illustrated, 256 pages, condition: as new.

A comprehensive reference guide to a century of military motorcycles from around the world, from the beginning of the 20th century to the sophisticated models of today: this fully illustrated book covers their fascinating history, providing a country-by-country overview of France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, the USA, the USSR and Japan.

The armies of the world have used literally hundreds

of different motorcycles over the last 100 years, with

many companies succeeding and then disappearing.

This book focuses on 160 of the most important military

motorcycles, showing the incredible diversity of the

types. Detailed specification boxes include country

of origin, type, manufacturer, production date, engine,

transmission, suspension, brakes, dimensions and

performance.With over 320 rare and previously unseen

photographs, this highly illustrated reference book