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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN-101472842154

ISBN-139781472842152

eBay Product ID (ePID)14038382868

Product Key Features

Book TitleVehicles of the Long Range Desert Group 1940-45

Number of Pages48 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2021

TopicMilitary Science, Military / World War II, Military / Weapons, Military / Vehicles

IllustratorYes, Rodríguez, Irene Cano, Morshead, Henry

GenreTechnology & Engineering, History

AuthorGavin Mortimer

Book SeriesNew Vanguard Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight6.6 Oz

Item Length9.7 in

Item Width7.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Series Volume Number291

Dewey Decimal355.830941

Table Of ContentINTRODUCTION BAGNOLD BLAZES A TRAIL Pirates of the high sea THE LRDG AND THE NORTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN Chevrolet WB (30-cwt) Ford 01 V8 (15-cwt) command/pilot car Ford F8 pick-up and Chevrolet 1311 Ford F30 CMP (30-cwt) Chevrolet 1533X2 30-cwt Willys MB Jeep THE HEAVY SECTION AND THE MACK NR4 The Heavy Section ANCILLARY AND SUPPORT VEHICLES Medical truck Radio truck Bofors and Breda truck TRICKS OF THE TRADE Water condensers Sun compass Sand channels FURTHER READING INDEX

SynopsisThe specialised vehicles, kit, and techniques of the Long-Range Desert Group, who pioneered long-range desert warfare in World War II and worked closely with the embryonic SAS., The Long Range Desert Group was one of the most famous special forces units of World War II, operating deep behind enemy lines in the deserts of North Africa. Devised by the explorer Ralph Bagnold, the unit specialized in reconnaissance and raiding missions, and guided other special units, including the first SAS raiders in North Africa. The unit's success lay in its heavily modified vehicles, and the men's exceptional skills in desert driving, navigation and keeping the machines running against all odds. The Chevrolet WB became the signature vehicle of the LRDG, being fast, simple and easy to handle. But the unit also found roles for other machines, from Jeeps to improvised artillery trucks. With rare photos and meticulous new artwork, this book explains how the vehicles of the LRDG were adopted, modified and used, as well as the driving techniques and special kit necessary for surviving behind of the most hostile environments on earth. Book jacket., A fascinating study of the specialized vehicles, kit and techniques of the Long-Range Desert Group who pioneered long-range desert warfare in World War II and worked closely with the embryonic SAS. The Long Range Desert Group was one of the most famous special units of World War II, operating heavily modified vehicles deep behind enemy lines to gather intelligence and support the raids of David Stirling's new Special Air Service. When war broke out, a pre-war explorer and army officer, Ralph Bagnold, convinced Middle East Command of the need for a reconnaissance force to penetrate into Italian-held desert. Bagnold tested four types of vehicles over rocks and through soft sand to find the best one for his new unit. He selected the Chevrolet WB (30 CWT) as the signature vehicle of the Long Range Desert Group because it is 'fast, simple and easy to handle'. With left-hand steering, horizontal grill and round fenders on the rear wheels, these trucks proved themselves popular and effective. The durability of the Chevrolets was demonstrated in January 1941 with an audacious raid on the Italian fort/air strip at Murzuk, hundreds of miles behind enemy lines. This book explains the detail of all the vehicles of the LRDG, as well as their modifications, driving techniques and special kit for surviving behind enemy lines in one of the most hostile environments on earth.

LC Classification NumberUG620