M42 Duster

David Doyle

M42 Duster
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country
United States
Published
15 December 2023
Pages
144
ISBN
9780764367823

M42 Duster

David Doyle

The M42 Duster was a tracked antiaircraft vehicle developed by Cadillac for the US Army in the early 1950s. The vehicle adapted the Bofors 40 mm AA gun to a modified M41/T41 tank chassis. Although never particularly prolific in the intended air defense role, the Duster did find a niche during the Vietnam War. The M42 was relatively small and agile, and the high rate of fire and loud report from its guns were quite intimidating. These traits, along with simple availability, resulted in the type being pressed into ground combat against infantry and light vehicles, for which it received moderate acclaim. This volume includes over 300 photos of this quirky vehicle. Every nook and cranny of the interior and exterior is shown, along with many fascinating combat photos. AUTHOR: David Doyle a full-time, professional researcher and author. He specializes in military vehicles and has authored hundreds of books and articles on a variety of aircraft, ships, and armored vehicles. He lives in Memphis, Tennessee. 317 colour and b/w photographs

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