Armored, weaponized, and able to navigate different terrains, the Humvee has been used by the US military since the 1970s and continues to be a standard vehicle used in military operations. Soldiers in the field tell readers what it’s like to operate Humvees in the field, and introduce them to the newest military vehicle, the MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected).

Introduces the Humvee, a military vehicle, and tells where it can go, what it is used for, and why it is such a great truck for the military.

Examines the ways in which engineering has been used on the battlefield, from ironclad ships to fort construction.

Tells about humvees and other military vehicles.

When it entered army service in 1985, AM General's high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle-better known as the Humvee-quickly assumed the status the World War II jeep enjoyed among an earlier generation of soldiers. Humvee at War showcases this iconic vehicle in the many roles and configurations it has taken on over the years-ambulance, troop transport, and armament carrier among them.

For soldiers on the ground, the Humvee is a welcome sight. This multi-purpose vehicle serves as a weapons carrier, ambulance, troop shelter, and more. It takes a beating from harsh terrain, gunfire, and enemy explosives as it brings equipment and personnel to safety. In this high-interest title, reluctant readers will learn why the Humvee is called upon during wars and natural disasters.

Did you know that there are 15 different kinds of Humvee? Some Humvees can weigh more than a rhinoceros. Learn more fascinating facts in Humvees, a Mighty Military Machines book.