M3a1 Scout Car: The Us Army's Early World War II Reconnaissance Vehicle

By David Doyle

The M3A1 Scout Car, produced by White Motor Company of Cleveland, Ohio, served as the US Cavalry's primary scouting and reconnaissance vehicle during the early days of the US entry into WWII. A powerful Hercules engine, four-wheel drive, and relatively light weight gave the vehicle both impressive on-road speed and reasonable off-road maneuverability. Typically armed with a trio of heavy and light machine guns, the vehicle was not intended to "slug it out" with the enemy, but rather to locate the enemy and, through its impressive array of radio equipment, report the positions to more heavily armed forces. Through dozens of archival photos, including previously unpublished images, as well as details of some of the finest existing examples, this iconic vehicle is explored and its history is explained. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764356615
• ISBN13: 9780764356612
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Not for the technically inclined

It's essentially a picture book for adults. The engine model number is given, and the number of speeds in the transmission, but not even whether the transfer case is single or two speed. No technical drawings at all. A few photos showing the chassis without body work, and that's about it.