Basic Field Manual Military Intelligence FM 30-42: Identification of Foreign Armored Vehicles, German, Japanese, Russian, and Italian (October 3, 1942) [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

1. Purpose. The purpose of this manual is to serve as a guide in the identification of foreign armored vehicles. The material has been secured from many sources. It is the best available but may be incomplete and, in some respects, inaccurate. 2. Scope. This manual, containing illustrations with explanatory data relative to foreign armored vehicles, German, Japanese, Russian, and Italian, is published for limited distribution. When illustrations are not given, blank spaces have been left so that they may be added when provided. The manual will be used for instruction of officers and men in the appearance and general characteristics of armored vehicles and will be safeguarded as prescribed in AR 380-5. 3. Method of Identification and Classification of Armored Vehicles. For method of identification and classification of foreign armored vehicles, see FM 30-40. Table of ContentsSECTION I. General Purpose Scope Method of identification and classification of armored vehicles SECTION II. Armored Vehicles of the German Army SECTION III. Armored Vehicles of the Japanese Army SECTION IV. Armored Vehicles of the Russian Army SECTION V. Armored Vehicles of the Italian Army Read more