Cole, Lance The Jeep. Second World War

The Second World War Jeep was one of the most famous and influential military vehicles of all time, and over 600,000 were produced. It served with all the Allied forces during the war on every front and it has been the inspiration behind the design of light, versatile, rugged military and civilian vehicles ever since. In this, the first volume in Pen & Swords LandCraft series, Lance Cole traces the design, development and manufacturing history of the Jeep and describes its operational role within the Allied armies. A selection of archive photographs showing the Jeep in service in European and Pacific campaigns gives a graphic impression of how adaptable the Jeep was and records the variety of equipment it could carry. The book is an excellent source for the modeller, providing details of available kits, together with specially commissioned colour profiles recording how the Jeeps used by different units and armies appeared. Lance Cole's introduction to the Jeep is necessary reading and reference for enthusiasts and modellers.

A selection of archive photographs showing the Jeep in the European and Pacific theatres of war gives a vivid impression of how adaptable the Jeep was, and records the various equipment it could carry or be fitted with. The book is an excellent resource for modellers and provides details of available kits as well as colour vehicle profiles depicting the paint schemes, markings and signs used by the Allied armies. Lance Cole's text introduction to the history and technology of the Jeep is essential reading and reference for vehicle enthusiasts and modellers.