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Squadron Signal 2044 Italian Truck-Mounted Artillery

Squadron Signal
Série	Amor In Action
Réf	SS2044
Sujet	Truck-Mounted Artillery in Action
Période	wwii

Une documentation signée Squadron Signal le livre «Truck-Mounted Artillery in Action – Squadron Signal SS2042» .

Italian military planners saw the need for highly mobile artillery early in the 20th Century. Accordingly, Italy began mounting anti-aircraft weapons on truck chassis prior to WWI, giving birth to the autocannone, a weapon concept which would soldier through both World Wars. Inspired by the German half-tracks equipped with 88mm guns, the Italians reprised the autocannone with their 90/53 guns on a heavy truck chassis. Other vehicles, some captured, were mated with a wide variety of weapons, often in the field. A unique and lavishly-illustrated survey of the various weapon combinations devised by the Italian military from the inception of the autocannone until the end of WWII. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings. Riccio; 52 pages.

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Squadron Signal
Topic	Amor In Action
Ref	SS2042
Subject	World War II Jeep
Period	wwii

A doc from Squadron Signal the book «World War II Jeep In Action – Squadron Signal SS2042» .

During World War II, the Jeep was enormously popular with troops and leaders. Originally designed as a reconnaissance car, Jeeps plowed through the sands of North Africa, the snows of central Europe, pulled aircraft across flight decks and ferried the wounded through jungles. Jeeps were configured for radio gear, armed with weapons, and bore stretchers. Large numbers of Jeeps were also delivered to allied nations. This book takes a detailed look at these vehicles’ service during World War II with more than 100 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings. Doyle; 52 pages.

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Squadron Signal
Serie	Amor In Action
Ref	SS2041
Subject	M551 Sheridan in Action
Period	wwii

Une documentation signée Squadron Signal le livre «M551 Sheridan in Action – Squadron Signal SS2041» .

Beginning in 1966, the Allison Division of General Motors built 1,562 M551s with primary armament being a 152-millimeter gun/launcher capable of firing conventional ammunition or the Ford-built Shillelagh anti-tank missile. The Sheridan was indeed a unique vehicle that served the US Army over 3 decades. While it was conceived as a light Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle that had both amphibious and airborne assault abilities, the casual observer, and most in the military, saw the M551 Sheridan as a tank. Whatever the conception, this vehicle proved an asset to the Army in Vietnam, Panama, and Operation Desert Storm. With a 4-man crew, this 6-cylinder Detroit Diesel engine-powered vehicle, though retired, has yet to be replaced by a more suitable military asset. Illustrated with 91 color photos, 8 b/w photos, 7 color profiles, 3-view drawing, vehicle development illustrations, and 2 colorized camouflage patterns. Doyle; 60 pages.

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Squadron Signal 2039 Italian Medium Tanks

Squadron Signal
Serie	Amor In Action
Ref	SS2039
Subject	Italian Medium Tanks in Action
Period	wwii

Une documentation signée Squadron Signal le livre «Italian Medium Tanks in Action – Squadron Signal SS2039» .

The Royal Italian Army’s ‘M’ series tanks began with the Fiat-Ansaldo M11-39 in 1939 and continued with the M13-40, M14-41 and the M15-42. Medium tanks served on all Italian fronts during WWII. Although out performed by most Allied armored vehicles, these tanks & self-propelled guns were Italy’s armored defense throughout WWII, 100 photos, over 60 line drawings, 3 full color cover paintings, 8 color profiles, 50 pages.

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Squadron Signal 2038 U.S. Self-Propelled Guns

Squadron Signal
Series	Amor In Action
Ref	SS2038
Subject	US Self-Propelled Guns
Period	wwii

Signed documentation Squadron Signal le livre «US Self-Propelled Guns in Action – Squadron Signal SS2038» .

Covers US Self Propelled Guns in WWII: includes M7, M7B1, M7B2, Sexton, M8m, M12, M40 GMC, M43 HMC, M37, M41. 100 b/w photos, 34 line drawings, 8 color paintings. Mesko; 50 pages.

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Squadron Signal 2036 U.S. Tankdestroyers

Squadron Signal
Séerie	Amor In Action
Ref	SS2036
Subject	US Tank Destroyers
Period	wwii

Signed documentation Squadron Signal le livre «US Tank Destroyers in Action – Squadron Signal SS2036» .

US Tank Destroyers in Action, (Reissue) By Jim Mesko. Reacting to the lightning successes of Germany’s blitzkrieg, the U.S. War Department began to develop a series of fast-moving, high velocity anti-tank guns on a variety of chassis, ranging from the Jeep to self-propelled armored vehicles, for use by the Army’s Tank Destroyer Command. Tank destroyers were also supplied to U.S. allies and served in almost every theater of World War II, and post-war in Korea and even later in Bosnia. More than 100 photos, 10 color profiles, black-and-white line drawings, color covers. 50 pages, soft cover, landscape format. Originally published 1998.

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Squadron Signal
Série	Amor In Action
Réf	SS2034
Sujet	M3 Half Tracks
Periode	wwii

Une documentation signée Squadron Signal le livre «M3 Half Tracks in Action – Squadron Signal SS2034» .

The U.S. Army’s counterpart to the German SdKfz 251, more than 33,000 of these versatile armored vehicles in various modifications served the U.S. and its allies from the first days of WWII to conflicts in Korea, Indochina, and the Middle East. More than 100 B&W photos, 18 color profiles, B&W line drawings. (Reprint) Originally published 1996. Jim Mesko. Don Greer. Joe Sewell. 50 pages.

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Squadron Signal
Serie	Amor In Action
Ref	SS2018
Subject	Stuart – US Light Tanks
Period	wwii

A book from Squadron Signal the book «Stuart: US Light Tanks in Action – Squadron Signal SS2018» .

History: Stuart: US Light Tanks in Action (SC) The Stuart or ‘Honey’ as it was called by the British, served in every front where American Armored forces were found. Development & use from pre-war through 1945 is covered in depth. Also includes coverage of the M24 Chaffee light tank. 100 photos, 21 detail dwgs, numerous multi-view dwgs, 11 full color paintings. 50 pgs.

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Squadron Signal
Serie	Amor Walk Around
Ref	SS5722
Topic	Valentine Tank
Period	wwii

A book signed Squadron Signal the revue «Valentine Tank Walk Around – Squadron Signal SS5722» .

The Valentine Infantry Tank III, a private venture design from Vickers-Armstrong, was the 3rd of Great Britain’s infantry tank designs. Though not the 1st tank to go into battle against the Axis in WWII, the Valentine has the distinction of having the highest production numbers of any wartime British tank, and arguably the most variations. A total of 8,275 Valentines were produced in no fewer than 11 major variants. Early versions of the vehicle were equipped with gasoline engines, while a diesel powered the later Marks. The turret also saw development, with later models fit with a more elongated design. The Valentine received its baptism of fire with the British 8th Army in Operation Crusader in North Africa during July 1941, just the beginning of a long career, as they would eventually take part in combat in both the European and Pacific Theaters. After the war, Valentines continued to serve several British Commonwealth armies as late as the 1950s. Besides fighting under the Union Jack, Valentines saw action with the armed forces of Canada, the Soviet Union, Australia, and New Zealand. Illustrated with 250 photos, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings. Doyle; 88 pages.

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Squadron Signal
Serie	Amor Walk Around
Ref	SS5721
Subject	M108/M109 Howitzer
Period	wwii

A book from Squadron Signal the book «M108/M109 Howitzer Walk Around – Squadron Signal SS5721» .

History: Introduced in the early 1960s, the M108/M109 marked the transition from open-topped to fully enclosed self-propelled artillery. Developed simultaneously, the M108 and M109 went from experimental to ‘standard’ classification in July 1963. Production of the M108 was concluded within months, as its 105mm gun was found to be less well-suited than the M109’s 155mm cannon. Both vehicles saw service in Vietnam. In 1972, the M109s were rearmed with longer barrels resulting in the M109A1. Various modifications were introduced in subsequent years, and in the mid-1980s the M109 family was upgraded to include nuclear, chemical, and biological protection – those modified units being redesignated M109A4. Then in February 1990, a version incorporating enlarged turret, improved armor and armament, increased ammunition stowage, NBC protection and microclimate for the crew became available under the designation M109A6, the ‘Paladin,’ a thoroughly modern weapon able to go from road march to pinpoint firing in less than 60 seconds.

Illustrated with more than 315 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings. Doyle; 88 pages.