Overview

Land Rovers have been used by the military since they were introduced, in Series I form, in 1948. The Land Rover's rugged, 'go-anywhere' reputation has led to its use in a vast number of military roles, from general-purpose workhorse to special forces reconnaissance vehicle, ambulance, communications vehicle and weapons platform. Additionally, a number of one-off prototypes have been produced for various trials. This manual provides a unique insight into the world of military Land Rovers, with an emphasis on military operation and equipment.

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Author:   Pat Ware
Publisher:   Haynes Publishing Group
Imprint:   J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 27.00cm
Weight:   0.794kg
ISBN:  

9780857330802

ISBN 10:   0857330802
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   10 October 2012
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Origins of the Land Rover - history of Land Rover development and production. Land Rovers in military service - military evaluation, military procurement and service, standard military Land Rovers. Military 'specials' and adaptations - purpose-built Land Rover military vehicles, armoured vehicles, '101' 1-tonne FC, Wolf Defender XD, Pulse, factory conversions to role, such as ambulance, applique armour, fire fighters and special operations vehicles, and experimental vehicles. Covers all eras, from Series I to Defender. The soldier's view - comment from soldiers who have used Land Rovers in various specialised military roles. The civilian's view - buying an ex-military Land Rover, originality, restoration, driving and using vehicles, paperwork. The mechanic's view - safety, tools, jacking and working on military Land Rovers. Appendices detailing technical descriptions of key vehicles, specifications, vehicle identification numbers, documentation and useful contacts.

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Pat Ware is one of Britain's foremost authorities on military transport. He is a former Editor of Classic Military Vehicle magazine, and has written numerous books about military vehicles. He is an expert on military Land Rovers, and has previously written a pictorial history on the subject. He lives in Norfolk.

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