Universal Carrier 1936-48 The 'Bren Gun Carrier' Story

Name: Universal Carrier 1936-48 The 'Bren Gun Carrier' Story
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ISBN: 9781841768137

ISBN-10: 1841768138

ISBN-13: 9781841768137

Edition: 2005

Authors: David Fletcher, Tony Bryan

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The Universal Carrier was a fast, lightly armed vehicle developed by the British Army to carry infantry across ground defended by small-arms fire, specifically the Bren light machine gun, hence the name ‘Bren Gun Carrier’. This name would stick with the Universal Carrier and all of its future variants. This book details the Carrier, which was employed in a number of roles including carrying ammunition and towing anti-aircraft guns and trailers. All Allies used the Universal Carrier extensively during practically every World War II campaign. By the war’s end, the Universal Carrier had proved itself to be an invaluable and successful cross-country vehicle that was both agile and fast for its…

Book details

List price: $20.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Publication date: 6/12/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 48
Size: 7.21" wide x 9.43" long x 0.13" tall
Weight: 0.330

David Fletcher was born in Rugby.#8200;He attended the University of Birmingham and graduated with a degree in Chemistry. David then trained as a Chartered Accountant at#8200;Touche Ross, which later become Deloitte, where he rose to Partner. He is now retired.



Introduction


Vickers-Armstrongs D50


The Machine Gun Carriers


The Bren Gun Carrier


A Taste of War


The Scout Carrier


The Universal Carrier


Middle East


Defence of Britain


Improved Carriers


North American Production


With the Infantry


Three-inch mortar Carriers


Armoured Observation Post Carriers


Medium machine-gun Carriers


Invasion


Far East


Other users


Firepower


Post-War Activities


Bibliography


Colour Plate Commentary


Index