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Armored Car: A History of American Wheeled Combat Vehicles

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Hunnicutt's foward states that this is the last of 10 books he has done covering American armor. That saddens me, as there is no one else out there producing the quality of books on armored vehicles. I own 9 of 10 and am looking for the one of them to complete my collection.

As always, the book is pricey. As always, it's worth it. He starts out with a review of pre ww1, ww1 armored cars. There is extensive coverage of perhaps the most famous armored cars, the M3 Scout. There are many excellent photos and line drawings of the M3 as well as experimental armored cars in WWII, post WWII era. The M8, M20, Commando get their due attention.

I would really liked to have seen more of the interior photos and line drawings of the experimental Twister and LAV.

Having said that, all serious collectors and students of armored vehicles, run, dont walk to get this before it goes out of print. I know, I made that mistake with the book on the heavy tank M103 and am still looking for it!

Another winner from Mr. Hunnicutt. I will purchase a book sight unseen merely on his reputation. This is a subject that was crying out for the "Hunnicutt" treatment. If this is indeed, sadly, his final book in the series, then it is a fitting finale, adding yet more luster to an already sterling legacy.

Am not sure how to explain this excellent well devepoled book on US Armored cars...From Pre War to the LAV. it is simples excellent...while pricey..there is none better....if you have the cash collect all 10 books!