Introduction: original procurement concept of M50 & M56
M50 Ontos development
M56 Scorpion development
Into service, 1950s to Vietnam
Combat history in Vietnam
Analysis & Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
A technical and combat history of these agile, heavily armed vehicles in the jungles of Vietnam, ideal for historians of the Vietnam War and US tank enthusiasts.
Kenneth W Estes is a 1969 Naval Academy graduate who
served in the US Marine Corps until 1993. He earned his doctorate
in European History in 1984 and has taught at Duke University, the
US Naval Academy, and local schools. He is the editor of several
books, and has written extensively in military and academic
journals throughout his career.
Henry Morshead is a design consultant in the European
automotive and aerospace sectors, with clients including Jaguar,
Bentley, Citroën and Airbus. He is also a technical sponsor of the
Bloodhound supersonic car, a former officer in the Royal Engineers
and illustrator for Jane's.
Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator living in
Nashville, Tennessee. He began his career in 1987 after graduating
from Austin Peay State University.
"This volume is packed full of interesting photos of these vehicles and I particularly liked the illustrations that accompany the book. It is a great look at two little known, but pretty cool vehicles and one that you should have on your library shelves." --Modeling Madness
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