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The GMC DUKW

Author : David Doyle
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
ISBN 13 : 9780764360916
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (69 download)

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Download or read book The GMC DUKW written by David Doyle and published by Schiffer Military History. This book was released on 2021-01-28 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The General Motors Corporation DUKW was without a doubt the most successful amphibious military vehicle ever constructed. This is due in large part to the enormous amount of scientific and engineering talent that was devoted to the project. Included in the design team were America's Cup winner Rod Stephens, adventurer and environmentalist Dennis Puleston, and scientist and engineer Palmer C. Putnam. The DUKW was so successful and so widely used that Gen. Dwight Eisenhower described it as "one of the most valuable pieces of equipment produced by the United States during the war". This book chronicles the development and use of these vehicles from concept to combat in WWII and Korea. Through dozens of archival photos, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of surviving vehicles, these iconic armored fighting vehicles are explored, and their history is explained.

The GMC 6x6 and DUKW

Author : Jean-Michel Boniface
Publisher : Haynes Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The GMC 6x6 and DUKW written by Jean-Michel Boniface and published by Haynes Publishing. This book was released on 1990 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

GMC Dukw-353 Duck Amphibian Truck Technical Manual TM 9-802

Author : War Department
Publisher : Periscope Film, LLC
ISBN 13 : 9781937684877
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (848 download)

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Download or read book GMC Dukw-353 Duck Amphibian Truck Technical Manual TM 9-802 written by War Department and published by Periscope Film, LLC. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modification of the 2-ton "deuce," the DUKW amphibious truck was designed in 1942 by a team that included a British sailor, an American yacht builder and an MIT engineer. Powered by a GMC Straight-6, 270 cubic inch engine, the DUKW's six drive wheels allowed it to move up to 50 mph on the road and at roughly 6 mph in water. It was the first vehicle ever designed to allow tire pressure to be adjusted from inside the cab, allowing it to operate easily and efficiently on sand, rock, gravel and paved roads. The vehicle lacked armor, but one in every four produced came equipped with a machine gun ring mount. Overall, the DUKW weighed 6.5 short tons empty and could carry 2.5 short tons or twelve soldiers. The DUKW's career in combat was unique, being used to ferry supplies and men from ship to shore, and operating in flooded environments. It was used in landings in the Pacific and European Theaters, including at D-Day, and many were also used during the Korean War at Inchon. Incidentally, the term "DUKW" is not a military term, but rather an acronym coined by General Motors. "D" stood for the year it was designed, 1942. "U" stood for "Utility," "K" for front wheel drive, and "W" for two powered rear axles. Over 21,000 DUKWs were built during WWII. Some remain in use today as amphibious tour buses. Originally created in 1945, this War Department technical manual contains a full description of the DUKW and shows how to operate and maintain it. Originally restricted, this manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book form. Care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.

The Gmc Cckw Truck

Author : David Doyle
Publisher : MMD-Squadron Signal
ISBN 13 : 9780897477246
Total Pages : 504 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (772 download)

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Download or read book The Gmc Cckw Truck written by David Doyle and published by MMD-Squadron Signal. This book was released on 2013 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than half of the 20th Century, the 2-1/2-ton 6x6 truck was the backbone of US military tactical transport. The pace-setter for this type of vehicle was the GMC CCKW, which not only served as a transport, but also formed the basis for a myriad of specialized vehicles: air-transportable versions multiple engineering variants, mobile medical facilities, anti-aircraft weapons, and trucks that fulfilled a host of other tasks. The CCKW has been the subject of a number of books and articles over the years, but this volume is the first to draw on the archival records of General Motors to trace the truck to its roots in the 1939 ACKWX and then tell its story through its debut in 1941 and the varied services it rendered with US forces in all theaters in the ensuing decades. GMC's obvious role is covered, but so too are less-known stories, such as the contribution made by multiple Chevrolet facilities to CCKW production. The book describes the development, production, and US use of the CCKW, ACKW, AFKWX, and CCW in WWII and Korea.

The GMC "Duck"

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book The GMC "Duck" written by and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

GMC 6 X 6 and Dukw: A Universal Truck

Author : Jean-Michel Boniface
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book GMC 6 X 6 and Dukw: A Universal Truck written by Jean-Michel Boniface and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The GMC [General Motor Company]

Author : Jean-Michel Boniface
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (258 download)

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Download or read book The GMC [General Motor Company] written by Jean-Michel Boniface and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

U.S. Army Ambulances & Medical Vehicles in World War II

Author : Didier Andres
Publisher : Casemate
ISBN 13 : 1612008666
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book U.S. Army Ambulances & Medical Vehicles in World War II written by Didier Andres and published by Casemate. This book was released on 2020-07-30 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “cool compendium” of photos and information about the vehicles that helped save American troops’ lives (Cybermodeler). Of all the armies involved in World War II, the U.S. Army developed the most sophisticated system for the transport and treatment of injured and sick soldiers, pushing the boundaries of available technology to give their men the best chance of not only survival but a full recovery. Each infantry regiment had a medical detachment tasked with conserving the strength of the regiment by not only providing medical and dental treatment but also undertaking all possible measures to keep the regiment healthy. In combat they would provide emergency medical treatment on the battlefield, then move casualties to aid stations they had established. At aid stations, casualties would be triaged, stabilized, and treated before being moved on for further treatment. Vehicles formed a crucial part of the Medical Detachment’s equipment. This fully illustrated, comprehensive book covers all types of medical vehicles used both in-theater and in the United States, including ambulances and technical support vehicles. It details vehicle markings modifications, for use in the evacuation of troops from the battlefield, and the other uses these vehicles were adapted for during the war—including their use as “Clubmobiles” and “Chuck Wagons” by the American Red Cross.

GMC Trucks

Author : Seth Lynch
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN 13 : 1538231581
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (382 download)

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Download or read book GMC Trucks written by Seth Lynch and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sleek GMC Sierra 1500 looks great from the outside, but inside it's even better. GMC has equipped it with the latest in vehicle technology such as 4G Wi-Fi! Part of General Motors, GMC exclusively makes trucks and utility vehicles, making it one of the best truck companies out there. Readers learn all about the history of GMC trucks in the accessible main text, accompanied by historical photographs that will fascinate modern readers. Full-color photographs show the latest GMC models and some of the coolest ones from their past lines, prompting even reluctant readers to pick up this high-interest book.

Dinky Toys

Author : David Busfield
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445665816
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book Dinky Toys written by David Busfield and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2017-04-15 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few men over forty never owned a dinky toy when they were a child. This is the story of Britain’s favourite toy cars.

DUKW in Detail

Author : František Kořán
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788086416878
Total Pages : 59 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (168 download)

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Download or read book DUKW in Detail written by František Kořán and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The G.M.C. [General Motor Company]

Author : Jean-Michel Boniface
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780879380724
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book The G.M.C. [General Motor Company] written by Jean-Michel Boniface and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Field Manual

Author : United States. Department of the Army
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Field Manual written by United States. Department of the Army and published by . This book was released on 1945 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Military Vehicles of World War 2

Author : John Church
Publisher : Blandford
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Military Vehicles of World War 2 written by John Church and published by Blandford. This book was released on 1982 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles - 2nd Edition

Author : David Doyle
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440225729
Total Pages : 1012 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (42 download)

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Book Synopsis Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles - 2nd Edition by : David Doyle

Download or read book Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles - 2nd Edition written by David Doyle and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-02-28 with total page 1012 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author David Doyle has worked overtime to produce the ultimate guide for the U.S. military vehicle enthusiast. In this exhaustive, comprehensive, and meticulously prepared catalog, Doyle cover all the history, vehicle data, production figures, and variations of every notable U.S. defense vehicle produced between World War II and Operation Desert Story. More than a 1,000 photos, thousands of technical specifications, fascinating historical information, and Krause Publications' exclusive 1-to-6 Vehicle Condition Grading Scale make the Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles 2nd Edition an indispensable resource for war vehicle enthusiasts and military history buffs.

Military Vehicles of WW II

Author : Outlet
Publisher : Crescent
ISBN 13 : 9780517469514
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (695 download)

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Download or read book Military Vehicles of WW II written by Outlet and published by Crescent. This book was released on 1985-03 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the extensive class of transport vehicle not covered by the term 'Armored Fighting Vehicle'.

"Ironsides"

Author : Harold A. Skaarup
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1462034659
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book "Ironsides" written by Harold A. Skaarup and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-08-12 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major Hal Skaarup has woven together an informative and detailed synopsis of the carefully preserved and restored armoured fighting vehicles on display in Canada. He highlights the importance of these upon key turning points in history when these AFVs were in use as tools of war at home and overseas. We often associate the evolution of military prowess with the advancement of sophisticated technology. Major Skaarup's descriptions of Canadian armour as it evolved to the level it has today reveals that military planners have had to be continuously creative in adapting to the changes in modern combat. They had to devise many intricate techniques, tactics and procedures to overcome the insurgents and opposition forces faced in Afghanistan and future overseas missions where Canadian armour will be brought into play. This guide book will show the interested reader where to find examples of the historical armour preserved in Canada, and perhaps serve as a window on how Canadas military contribution to safety and security in the world has evolved.