Since the 1980s, the American M2/M3 Bradley has overcome its controversial debut and is now regarded as among the finest cavalry/infantry fighting vehicles in the world. This book is a concise look at the background, development, and Army operational history of the Bradley from the 1980s to the present. The author, who brings a unique perspective and authority as a Bosnia veteran and former M1A1 tank gunner with the US Army's 1/104th Cavalry, was granted behind-the-scenes access to the US Army's collection of rare vehicles at Ft. Benning, Georgia. He also includes the Bradley's service in lesser-known places - not just Iraq and Afghanistan - such as Cold War Germany, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Korea, and Africa. The book is superbly illustrated with more than 200 color images.

"Schiffer military history."

Design, construction, and background -- Operational use -- Men, machines, guns, and gear: the Bradley in detail