Universal Carrier 1936-48: The 'Bren Gun Carrier' Story

by David Fletcher

The Universal Carrier was a fast, lightly armed vehicle developed by the British Army to carry infantry across ground defended by small-arms fire, specifically the Bren light machine gun, hence the name 'Bren Gun Carrier'. This name would stick with the Universal Carrier and all of its future variants. This book details the Carrier, which was employed in a number of roles including carrying ammunition and towing anti-aircraft guns and trailers. All...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841768138
• ISBN13: 9781841768137
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.3" x 8.8"