Humber Light Reconnaissance Car 1941-45
Published on 20. March 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-84908-310-2 (ISBN)
Description
The iconic vehicle of the British Army's Reconnaissance Corps during World War II, the Humber Light Reconnaissance Car (LRC) saw service in several theatres of war between 1941 and 1945.
The Humber LRC gave excellent service to the Reconnaissance Corps with its agility, speed and height proving to be invaluable assets to the units that operated it. Using numerous photographs, and newly commissioned artwork, this book looks at the development of the LRC, its use by the Reconnaissance Corps and its importance to British infantry divisions in the theatre in which it served.
The Humber LRC gave excellent service to the Reconnaissance Corps with its agility, speed and height proving to be invaluable assets to the units that operated it. Using numerous photographs, and newly commissioned artwork, this book looks at the development of the LRC, its use by the Reconnaissance Corps and its importance to British infantry divisions in the theatre in which it served.
Reviews / Votes
."..a great source for enthusiasts of this particular model as well as those interested in the history of British reconnaissance units during WW2." - C. Peter Chen, www.ww2db.com ."..this book has opened my eyes to the possibilities really good reference materials can open up when you're finally ready to start building a model, and this is really good reference material! At 48 pages, it is a good read, with all the info one needs to understand the purpose and use of the car, and the photos are priceless for the modeler." -Gary Telecsan, "IPMS/USA " "This well-written book is full of interesting insights about the Humber LRC as well as inspirations for model making or building dioramas with military miniatures." -"Toy Soldier & Model Figure "(July 2011) This is a recommended read for all Allied armour fans -- Military Modelcraft InternationalMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8 pages of colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
163 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84908-310-2 (9781849083102)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Richard Doherty
Humber Light Reconnaissance Car 1941-45
E-Book
12/2012
1st Edition
Osprey Publishing
€12.49
Available for download
Richard Doherty
Humber Light Reconnaissance Car 1941-45
E-Book
12/2012
1st Edition
Osprey Publishing
€12.49
Available for download
Persons
Historian, writer and broadcaster Richard Doherty is the author of eighteen books of military or police history. His books include Only The Enemy in Front (1994) the first history of the Reconnaissance Corps to be published since 1947. Chairman of the Irish Regiments Historical Society, he is also a Trustee of two regimental museums: The Royal Irish Regimental Museum in Ballymena and the Museum of The Royal Irish Fusiliers in Armagh.
Henry Morshead is a design consultant in the European automotive and aerospace sectors, with clients including Bentley, Citroen and Airbus. A former officer in the Royal Engineers and illustrator for Jane's, he maintains a keen interest in the design and use of military land and air vehicles.
Henry Morshead is a design consultant in the European automotive and aerospace sectors, with clients including Bentley, Citroen and Airbus. A former officer in the Royal Engineers and illustrator for Jane's, he maintains a keen interest in the design and use of military land and air vehicles.
Content
Introduction
Design and development
Operational history
Further reading
Design and development
Operational history
Further reading