Description
| Product ID: | 9781855324336 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | New Vanguard |
| Title: | BMP Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1967–94 |
| Authors: | Author: Steven J. Zaloga, Peter Sarson |
| Page Count: | 48 |
| Subjects: | Land forces and warfare, Land forces & warfare, Military vehicles, Military vehicles, Former Soviet Union, USSR (Europe), c 1960 to c 1970, c 1970 to c 1980, c 1980 to c 1990, c 1990 to c 2000 |
| Description: | This history of the Soviet BMP armoured infantry vehicle, one of the most revolutionary advances in infantry tactics and armoured-vehicle design of the post-war era, describes its development and combat history since the 1960s, and includes contemporary photographs and colour plates and cut-aways. The Russian BMP infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) was one of the most significant innovations in infantry tactics in the latter half of the 20th century. Built in response to the threat of nuclear warfare, it was the world''s first IFV, providing the infantry squad with unprecedented firepower, mobility and protection. With over 55,000 manufactured since 1966, the BMP is also numerically one of the most important armoured vehicles ever built. This richly illustrated book examines the development and design of the BMP, detailing its armaments, performance in combat and variants. |
| Imprint Name: | Osprey Publishing |
| Publisher Name: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 1994-01-16 |
