The Military History of the Bicycle

The Forgotten War Machine

New Hardback Illustrated

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Easy to maintain and not requiring food or fuel, the bicycle was put to military use soon after it was invented. John Norris’ illustrated study examines how it came to play a key role, tracing its story from its early use in the Franco-Prussian War, through widespread adoption in both World Wars, to the collapsible models that are manufactured for parachutists.

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