U.S. Army Ford M8 & M20 Armored Cars (Hardback) by Pen and Sword Books
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| Management number | 213360292 | Release Date | 2026/04/12 | List Price | $36.00 | Model Number | 213360292 | ||
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Primarily used by mechanized cavalry, the Ford M8 Light Armored Car, totaling 8,523 units, excelled in rapid reconnaissance. Despite its vulnerability to mines due to thin floor armor, it served in Europe and the Pacific until the war's end. The M20, derived from the M8 series and built in 3,791 units, lacked a turret for specialized roles. Initiated in 1941, the first M8s were received in 1943. Lt. J. R. Muray, an Ordnance Department officer, facilitated production, leaving behind 1,500 pages of archives that traced the cars' creation from inception to June 1945.
| Color | Black and White |
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| Brand Name | PEN & SWORD TRANSPORT |
| Art Craft Kit Type | Model Building |
| Included Components | illustration booklet, instruction manual |
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