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They are wide and strong. They can dodge bombs and bullets. They carry soldiers and weapons. They help save lives. They are light tactical vehicles. The U.S. military used trucks and jeeps before moving on to Humvees. Then came the Oshkosh L-ATV. This book tells readers all about how light tactical vehicles have evolved over the years.

One can imagine the exciting sight of tanks rolling into battle when reading this book. Tanks have been blasting away on battlefields around the world for more than 100 years. U.S. Army tanks have helped win battles that have won wars. This book takes readers into those battles that have changed the course of world history.