The HMMWV, better known as the Humvee or Hummer, has set the world standard for Army Tactical vehicles since its introduction into the US Army in the 1980s.
He lives in Maryland, USA..
His main areas of interest are military affairs in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe in World War II, and American armoured forces.
He has published numerous books and articles dealing with modern military technology, especially armoured Vehicle development.
About the Author: Steven J Zaloga was born in 1952, received his BA in history from Union College, and his MA from Columbia University.
This book traces the development and use of the Humvee and its variations, including the latest families of armored Humvees used in Iraq in 2003-05, and its adoption in a peacekeeping role the world over.
Designed to be the successor to the jeep of World War II with a greater load-bearing capacity, the Humvee has proven to be adaptable to a wide range of roles, including weapons carrier, missile launcher, command Vehicle and other specialized types.
The HMMWV, better known as the Humvee or Hummer, has set the world standard for Army Tactical vehicles since its introduction into the US Army in the 1980s
