You must sign in to add this item to your wishlist. Please sign in or create an account
In the mid-1960s, the Soviet Union unveiled the BMP-1, the first true “infantry fighting vehicle.” A revolutionary design, the BMP marked a significant departure from the traditional “armored personnel carrier,” sporting a lower silhouette and a higher-caliber armament than rival APCs. One of the most fearsome light-armored vehicles of its day, it caused great consternation on the other side of the Iron Curtain as the Americans scrambled to design a machine to rival the BMP. The result was the M2 Bradley; however, the American type seemed to be at an immediate disadvantage, with a higher profile, lighter armaments, and a lack of speed compared to the BMP.
This book examines the first time these Cold War icons clashed--not on the plains of Europe, but in the deserts of southern Iraq during the first Gulf War. It examines how the Americans were able to combat the BMP in Iraq--despite their apparent disadvantages--investigating the impact of better-trained crews and stronger C&C structures on the eventual outcome. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this is the absorbing story of the origins, development, and combat performance of the BMP and Bradley, culminating in the bloody battles of the first Gulf War.
Published | Jul 19 2016 |
---|---|
Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 80 |
ISBN | 9781472815200 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 35 b/w; 26 col |
Dimensions | 10 x 7 inches |
Series | Duel |
Short code | DUE 75 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
When you add in the great photos, superb art work and various stat tables, you get a very good look at how well these adversaries performed against each other. It makes for a superb read and a book that I can easily recommend.
Modeling Madness
This story has so many dimensions, I have to recognize the author for doing an excellent job given the space provided to summarize them all. Highly recommended.
AMPS
I really enjoyed improving my understanding of the development of the Soviet BMP and US Bradley and their impact in the 1991 Gulf War from Mike Guardia.
IPMS/USA
Roundly recommended!
Cybermodeler Online
Tell us what titles you would like to see published by Osprey, then vote for your favourites in our monthly book vote!
Free US delivery on orders $35 or over
Your School account is not valid for the United States site. You have been logged out of your account.
You are on the United States site. Would you like to go to the United States site?
Error message.