Haynes Military Land Rover Enthusiasts' Manual (1948 onwards – series II/IIA to Defender) – an insight into the history, development, production and roles of the British Armys light four-wheel-drive vehicle.

‘This book is a real must for any military Land Rover enthusiast’ Land Rover Monthly

Land Rovers have been used by the military since they were introduced, in Series I form, in 1948. The Land Rover's rugged, ‘go-anywhere’ reputation has led to its use in a vast number of military roles, from general-purpose workhorse to special forces reconnaissance vehicle, ambulance, communications vehicle and weapons platform. Additionally, a number of one-off prototypes have been produced for various trials. This manual provides a unique insight into the world of military Land Rovers, with an emphasis on military operation and equipment.

• Development – origins, development, military trials and modifications, midlife rebuild.
• Purpose-built including air-portable general purpose (APGP), Series IIA & III ‘lightweight’, Defender 127/130 gun tractor, Wolf Defender XD.
• Conversions – ambulance, anti-tank, appliqué armour, command vehicle, fire-fighting, Special Forces vehicles, weapons mount.
• Licence-built military Land Rovers.
• The soldier's view – working with the Land Rover in British Army service and service overseas.
• The civilian's view – buying a military Land Rover, parts availability, originality, restoration, driving, handling, safety, tax and insurance.
• The mechanic's view – tools and fasteners, maintenance and repairs, day-to-day problems and reliability issues.
• Appendices – identification, technical specifications, documentation, useful contacts and glossary.

Hardback, 270×210mm, 176 pages, 192 colour, 110 mono illustrations

Author Biography

Pat Ware is one of Britain's foremost authorities on military transport. He is a former Editor of Classic Military Vehicle magazine, and has written numerous books about military vehicles. He is an expert on military Land Rovers, and has previously written a pictorial history on the subject.

Table of Contents

Origins of the Land Rover – history of Land Rover development and production. Land Rovers in military service – military evaluation, military procurement and service, standard military Land Rovers. Military ‘specials’ and adaptations – purpose-built Land Rover military vehicles, armoured vehicles, ‘101’ 1-tonne FC, Wolf Defender XD, Pulse, factory conversions to role, such as ambulance, applique armour, fire fighters and special operations vehicles, and experimental vehicles. Covers all eras, from Series I to Defender. The soldier's view – comment from soldiers who have used Land Rovers in various specialised military roles. The civilian's view – buying an ex-military Land Rover, originality, restoration, driving and using vehicles, paperwork. The mechanic's view – safety, tools, jacking and working on military Land Rovers. Appendices detailing technical descriptions of key vehicles, specifications, vehicle identification numbers, documentation and useful contacts.