Books by David Doyle

Portrait of David Doyle

David Doyle is a respected historian and author renowned for his meticulously researched works on military vehicles and aviation history. Drawing on extensive archival sources and photographic collections, he brings technical precision and visual depth to each title, offering readers a comprehensive look at the evolution of design and engineering in twentieth‑century warfare.

His books appeal to enthusiasts, collectors, and modellers alike, combining authoritative commentary with striking imagery that captures both the detail and context of each subject. Doyle's commitment to accuracy and accessibility ensures that every volume serves as both a reliable reference and an engaging read for anyone passionate about military heritage.

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  • The Huey in Vietnam

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Huey in Vietnam

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe design, development, and evolution of the Bell UH-1 Huey in combat during the Vietnam War.

    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • M36/M36B1 Tank Destroyer: Rare Photographs from

    Pen & Sword Books Ltd M36/M36B1 Tank Destroyer: Rare Photographs from

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisGoing into WWII, the prevailing strategy of the US command was that takns were not to be used to engage enemy tanks in combat. Rather, tanks were to be the armored spearhead to breach enemy positions. Enemy tanks were to be dealt with by specialized weapons, aptly named tank destroyers. While the 3-inch weapon of the M10 was superior to that found on earlier US tank destroyers, it was still found to be inadequate against the ever-increasing weight of German armor. An even larger gun, the 90mm M3, was placed in a new, bigger open-topped turret on 100 new hulls purpose built for this, and by remanufacturing M10A1s, primarily from US-based training units. As the supply of these chassis was depleted, additional vehicles were created by converting Diesel-powered M10s, resulting in the M36B2\. The M36B1 was built from the ground-up as a tank destroyer, using a hull based on that of the M4A3 but featuring a standard M36 turret. Examination of rare surviving vehicles indicate that the M36B1 hulls were manufactured expressly for this purpose, and were not merely M4A3 hulls that were converted. While US antitank doctrine changed, rendering all the tank destroyers obsolete post-WWII, many of these vehicles were supplied to other nations, and in fact some survived as combat vehicles into the 21st century.

    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • Maxxpro Mrap: A Visual History of the Maxxpro

    Ampersand Publishing Company, Incorporated Maxxpro Mrap: A Visual History of the Maxxpro

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom its introduction in 2007, the International Harvester Navistar MaxxPro evolved to meet the demands of U.S. military personnel in defeating the effects of improvised explosive devices on vehicles in the theaters of operation in Iraq and Afghanistan. By 2015, nearly 9,000 MaxxPro MRAP variants had been in service with 16 nations in addition to the United States.Based on the sturdy and reliable line of International Harvester commercial trucks, the MaxxPro MRAP variants would grow to encompass the M1224; M1224A1; M1234; M1235 and the massive M1249 wrecker. Noted military vehicle experts John Adams-Graf and David Doyle tackle this subject like never before. Tracing the origins of the MaxxPro from its conception in 2006 and throughout its varied career in all combat theaters, this is a Visual History title like no other. Drawing on official documents and Defense Department imagery every facet of the vehicle’s development and deployment are covered. Each of the full-page color photographs is more stunning than the next. Arranged chronologically, the coverage depicts Iraq and Afghanistan zones, as well as training areas and finally the redeployment of the MaxxPro family in the hands of Iraqi and Afghani national troops. This coverage is also supplemented with detailed walk around images of the M1224 and M1249 wrecker. All in all, a title not to be missed by the modern vehicle enthusiast and an indispensable reference for anyone owning the Kinetic or Bronco scale model kits.Trade ReviewMore photo album than history book…complete with comprehensively captioned full-page colour photographs. * Classic Military Vehicle Magazine *All in all, a title not to be missed by the modern vehicle enthusiast and an indispensable reference for anyone looking to tackle the Kinetic or Bronco 1/35-scale kits. * Military Modelcraft International *In one publication you can expect detailed info about several versions of MRAP, which are accompanied with detailed photos. Of course, such reference guide will be a valuable addition to your build project, and I would recommend to get it if you are interested in modern military vehicles. * DetailScaleView *This is a superbly produced and very interesting book. Not only are the photographs clear and sharp, but the information they and the notes provided will prove very useful to the modeller to get even the smallest detail correct on their model. * Britmodeller.com *

    2 in stock

    £16.16

  • M60 Tank

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd M60 Tank

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis is a detailed visual guide of the M60 tank; 340 photos both show the vehicle's design details and help readers visualize the tank's operational history.

    1 in stock

    £19.54

  • AD and A1 Skyraider

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd AD and A1 Skyraider

    1 in stock

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    £17.09

  • SturmgeschÃtz

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd SturmgeschÃtz

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • B17 Flying Fortress Vol. 2

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd B17 Flying Fortress Vol. 2

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • USMC Tracked Amphibious Vehicles

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USMC Tracked Amphibious Vehicles

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisDue to the specific nature of the Marine Corps'' mission, the Marines has a acute need for amphibious vehicles. From the Vietnam War through today, the USMC has relied on four primary types of tracked amphibians: the T46E1/M76 Otter, M116 Husky, LVTP5, and LVTP7/AAV7A1. This new book provides a useful photographic overview of all these vehicles. More than 300 black-and-white and color photos make this a valuable resource for modelers, artists, and restoration experts.

    2 in stock

    £19.54

  • German Heavy Armored Cars

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd German Heavy Armored Cars

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA photographic history of the Wehrmacht's heavy armored cars in WWII. Twelve different types are detailed.

    2 in stock

    £19.54

  • US Marine Corps in Vietnam

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd US Marine Corps in Vietnam

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisDocuments the deployment of the US Marine Corps to Vietnam from 1965 to 1975.

    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • B26 Marauder

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd B26 Marauder

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • C130 Hercules

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd C130 Hercules

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • Schiffer Publishing Ltd Sherman Tank Vol. 2

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    £999.99

  • USS Saratoga CV3

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Saratoga CV3

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn illustrated history of one of the US Navy's earliest aircraft carriers

    1 in stock

    £19.54

  • USS Intrepid CV11CVA11CVS11

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Intrepid CV11CVA11CVS11

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA visual history of USS Intrepid, one of the most visited museum ships in the world!

    1 in stock

    £19.54

  • P51 Mustang Vol. 1

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd P51 Mustang Vol. 1

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    £999.99

  • P51 Mustang Vol. 2

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd P51 Mustang Vol. 2

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • B29 Superfortress Vol. 1

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd B29 Superfortress Vol. 1

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • CH47 Chinook

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd CH47 Chinook

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn illustrated guide to one of the most important US military helicopters

    1 in stock

    £19.54

  • Consolidated B24 Vol.2

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Consolidated B24 Vol.2

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • USS Yorktown CV5

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Yorktown CV5

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • US HalfTracks

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd US HalfTracks

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA visual guide to some of the most important American ground vehicles of the Second World War

    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • Consolidated B24 Vol.1

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Consolidated B24 Vol.1

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • FerdinandElefant

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd FerdinandElefant

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA concise, visual guide to Porsche's giant tank hunter.

    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • M24 Chaffee Vol. 1

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd M24 Chaffee Vol. 1

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • M10 Gun Motor Carriage

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd M10 Gun Motor Carriage

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe M10 was a fast tank destroyer based on the Sherman chassis. The Achilles was a British adaptation of the M10.

    1 in stock

    £19.54

  • M42 Duster

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd M42 Duster

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe M42 Duster was a tracked antiaircraft vehicle developed by Cadillac for the US Army in the early 1950s. The vehicle adapted the Bofors 40 mm AA gun to a modified M41/T41 tank chassis. Although never particularly prolific in the intended air defense role, the Duster did find a niche during the Vietnam War. The M42 was relatively small and agile, and the high rate of fire and loud report from its guns were quite intimidating. These traits, along with simple availability, resulted in the type being pressed into ground combat against infantry and light vehicles, for which it received moderate acclaim. This volume includes over 300 photos of this quirky vehicle. Every nook and cranny of the interior and exterior is shown, along with many fascinating combat photos.

    1 in stock

    £19.54

  • USS Lexington CV2

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Lexington CV2

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisUSS Lexington (CV-2) was just the second US Navy aircraft carrier produced. This Legends of Warfare illustrated history is the perfect companion to the author's earlier work on USS Lexington (CV-16).

    1 in stock

    £19.54

  • USS Enterprise CV6

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Enterprise CV6

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA concise history of the design, development, and deployment of USS Enterprise (CV-6).

    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • A20 Havoc

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd A20 Havoc

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisChronicles the design, development, and wartime use of this famous American attack bomber.

    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • B29B50 Superfortress Vol. 2

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd B29B50 Superfortress Vol. 2

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • USS Iowa BB61

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Iowa BB61

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisChronicles the construction, launch, commissioning, and operations of the USS Iowa from 1940 to today!

    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • Douglas TBD Devastator

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Douglas TBD Devastator

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • Curtiss P40 Warhawk

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Curtiss P40 Warhawk

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • Grumman J2f Duck

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Grumman J2f Duck

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Grumman J2F Duck formed the backbone of America's over water utility squadrons from 1934 until beyond WWII, setting various aviation records during this service. A single-engine amphibious aircraft (also produced by Columbia Aircraft), the Duck saw service with the US Navy, Marine Corps, Army Air Force, and Coast Guard in a variety of roles including, reconnaissance, air-sea rescue, scouting/observation, and more. This volume is profusely illustrated with scarce archival photographs from diverse collections, including previously unpublished images. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • Corsair

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Corsair

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Tennessee BB43

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    £999.99

  • F6F Hellcat

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd F6F Hellcat

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • US Landing Craft of World War II Vol. 1

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd US Landing Craft of World War II Vol. 1

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • M911 and M1070 HET

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd M911 and M1070 HET

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe definitive visual guide to the US Army's heavy-equipment transporters

    1 in stock

    £19.54

  • M50M50A1 Ontos

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd M50M50A1 Ontos

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe odd-looking "Ontos" self-propelled recoilless rifle(s) was prized by the Marines in Vietnam for its agility and firepower.

    1 in stock

    £19.54

  • M26 Pershing

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd M26 Pershing

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Pershing was the American answer to the famous German Panther and Tiger tanks. This book is a complete photo history of the mighty Pershing and its variants.

    1 in stock

    £19.54

  • P39 Airacobra

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd P39 Airacobra

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis new entry in the "Legends of Warfare" series features detailed photographic coverage of all variants of the Airacobra including prototypes, trainer versions, production models C through Q, and the P-400.

    1 in stock

    £19.54

  • M65 Atomic Cannon: Rare Photographs from Wartime

    Pen & Sword Books Ltd M65 Atomic Cannon: Rare Photographs from Wartime

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThrough historic photos, this volume traces the development, production and deployment of this iconic piece of military equipment from the drawing boards to the Cold War battlefields of Europe.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • M107/M110: Family of Self-Propelled Artillery

    AFV Modeller Ltd M107/M110: Family of Self-Propelled Artillery

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis all-new 124-page softbound volume is extensively illustrated with almost 250 photos, many of them in colour, illustrating the history and US military service of this weapon system, from its advent in the early 1950s through the first Gulf War. Widely used in Vietnam, where it had the longest range of any land-based artillery, the M107 and M110 series of vehicles, along with the M109, formed the backbone of US self-propelled artillery for decades, including the height of the Cold War. Many of the images in this volume have never before been published, including numerous colour photos taken in Vietnam. Augmenting the vintage images are carefully selected photos of preserved examples chosen to illustrate the details of the vehicles. All variants of the M107 and M110 are presented in this volume.

    2 in stock

    £21.25

  • USS Missouri BB63

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Missouri BB63

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe story of the USS Missouri is told from her inception in 1940, through WWII kamikaze attacks, to her being the location of the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945

    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • PBY Catalina

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd PBY Catalina

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA Legends of Warfare guide to the most iconic military flying boat ever produced.

    1 in stock

    £19.54

  • USS New Jersey BB62

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS New Jersey BB62

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisUSS New Jersey saw combat during WWII and the Korean War and was the only battleship of any nation to see service during the Vietnam War.

    1 in stock

    £16.14

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