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Kubelwagen Schwimmwagen: L'histoire, la conception, la mecanique et l'engagement operationnel du 4x4 allemand durant la seconde Guerre Mondiale (French Edition)
Kubelwagen Schwimmwagen L'histoire la conception la mecanique et l'engagement operationnel du 4x4 allemand durant la seconde Guerre Mondiale - French Edition Author:Chris McNab Designed by Ferdinand Porsche and built by Volkswagen, the Type 82 Kübelwagen and amphibious cousin 128/166 Schwimmwagen were kind to the Germans that the Jeep was the Allies and were widely used during World War II, the depths of winter the eastern front in the searing heat of the Libyan desert. — Reliability and simplicity were key to their suc... more »cess. This legendary reputation forged during the war persisted thereafter: prized by collectors of military vehicles around the world, it is searched and restored.
The author, Chris McNab, describes the development and detailed design and functionality, including mechanical level.
A feedback on driving and operational maintenance describes the behavior of Kübelwagen and Schwimmwagen in combat. The book is illustrated with over 250 period photographs, technical drawings and detailed views restored copies.« less