Universal Carrier 1936–48

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books and articles subjects and is he historian at the ~um,

Bovington, UK. !nt over 40 years ::O~UU)''''!:f

ule development of British armoured vehicles during the two World Wars.

TONY BRYAN is a freelance illustrator of many years'

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION

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• Vickers-Arl1lslrongs 050

THE MACHINE GUN CARRIERS

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THE BREN GUN CARRIER

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A TASTE OF WAR

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• The Scout Carrier

experience. He initially qualified in Engineering and worked for a number of years in Military Research and Development, and has a keen interest in military hardware - armour, small arms, aircraft and ships. Tony has produced many

THE UNIVERSAL CARRIER

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• ~riddle East • Defence of Britain • Improved Carriers

NORTH AMERICAN PRODUCTION

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WITH THE INFANTRY

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illustrations for partworks, magazines and books, including a number of titles in the New Vanguard series.

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Thl"ec-inch mortar Carriers Armoured Observation Post Carrien; Medium machine-gun Carriers Invasion Far East Other users

FIREPOWER

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POST-WAR ACTIVITIES

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

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COLOUR PLATE COMMENTARY

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INDEX

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David Fletcher· Illustrated by Tony Bryan

First published In Great Britain in 2005 by Osprey Publishing. Midland House. West Way. Bolley. O)(ford 0X2 OPH. UK 443 Pari