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ASSAULT: Journal of Armored & Heliborne Warfare Vol. 15
various authors ISBN 962-361-122-6
48 pages, 166 color photos, 1/35 scale plans
This
book contains these articles:
1) German Recon Vehicle Fennek
This
article covers the Bundeswehr's brand new Fennek reconnaissance vehicle.
The vehicle will completely replace the 8x8 Luchs. This comprehensive
article informs the reader of everything there is to know about the
four-wheeled Fennek, including its development, features, and its
deployment. The article boasts a series of photos of the vehicle in
a variety of settings, and there are ample interior and detail shots
to illustrate interesting aspects of the Fennek.
2) Battle Griffin in Norway
This
major joint exercise (LIVEX) took place in Norway in the winter of
2005. It featured naval, air and ground forces from around fifteen
mostly NATO nations. Various scenarios and phases of the exercise
were conducted, and it is the excellent photography that best illustrates
Battle Griffin 2005, and there is an abundance of interesting shots
of vehicles, naval vessels and combat personnel in action. A whole
range of armored and support vehicles has been caught by the camera
in this useful overview of Battle Griffin 2005. This article provides
a great opportunity of observing modern armed forces in action in
the snow!
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) Flugabwehrbrigade 100
A "Flugabwehrbrigade" translates as an air-defense brigade,
and this article traces one such unit of the Bundeswehr. This unit
possesses three principal weapon systems - the Gepard, Roland and
Ozelot. Naturally, all three vehicle types are well covered in the
article, plus numerous other shots that show support vehicles and
personnel in action. The photos are backed up by text that gives the
background of the unit, its organization, and data tables about the
chief anti-aircraft weapon systems. Overall, it provides a fascinating
insight into modern German air-defense capabilities.
1/35 scale profiles of Scimitar
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