David Doyle (writer)
| David Doyle | |
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| Born | |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Notable work | U. S. Dodge: The Development and Deployment of Dodge Military Trucks 1940-1975; The Complete DUKW - Historical Reference; The GMC CCKW Truck in U.S. Service - Historical Reference; Standard catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles (2nd edition; 2003) |
| Board member of | Military Vehicle Preservation Association (Publications Director and magazine editor) [1][2] |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Denise |
| 🌐 Website | DavidDoyleBooks.com |
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David Doyle is an American writer on historic military vehicles, hardware, aircraft and warships, who has written over 175 books,[citation needed] published with a variety of publishers, many of which are listed below. Since 2015, he also sells through his own website.[1]
Biography[edit]
Doyle's interest in military vehicles was sparked as a boy, when his father gave him a ride in an M211, 2½-Ton, 6×6, GMC Truck.[3] Years later, David began restoring, researching and collecting post-World War II vehicles, with an emphasis on Vietnam-era special-purpose trucks, motivated by a ".. life-long interest in history, things mechanical and the sacrifices of [U.S.] servicemen .."[1]
Doyle started writing contributions for enthusiast publications, focusing on historic military vehicle restoration, with articles appearing regularly in the U.S., U.K., France and Poland by 1999. The articles led to books, first of all the 2003 catalog of U.S. historic military vehicles.[1]
Doyle is a member of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA), American Truck History Society (ATHS), The Studebaker Drivers Club and former member of the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus.[3] He was also a regular contributor for Military Vehicles Magazine and Army Motors,[3] prior to becoming editor of History in Motion (formerly Supply Line),[2] the newsletter of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association.[4]
In 2015, Doyle received the MVPA's 'Bart Vanderveen Award' for his contributions the historic preservation of military vehicles worldwide.[5]
In 2017, Doyle purchased the remaining inventory of Ampersand Publishing co., which had been the publisher of Military Miniatures in Review magazine, and over 25 of Doyle's books.[1]
Selected publications[edit]
- Doyle, David (2003). Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles. Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87349-508-X. Search this book on
- Doyle, David (2015). U. S. Dodge: The Development and Deployment of Dodge Military Trucks 1940-1975. Ampersand Publishing. ISBN 978-0986112799. Search this book on
- Doyle, David (2019). The Complete Guide to German Armored Vehicles: Panzers, Jagdpanzers, Assault Guns, Antiaircraft, Self-Propelled Artillery, Armored Wheeled and Semi-Tracked Vehicles, and More. Skyhorse. ISBN 9781510716575. Search this book on
- Doyle, David (2013). The Complete DUKW - Historical Reference. Squadron/Signal Publications. ISBN 978-0-89747-720-8. Search this book on
- Doyle, David (2013). The GMC CCKW Truck in U.S. Service - Historical Reference. Squadron/Signal Publications. ISBN 978-0-89747-724-6. Search this book on
- Doyle, David (2019). USS New Jersey (BB-62): From World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to Museum Ship (Legends of Warfare: Nava. Schiffer Publishing. ISBN 9780764356636. Search this book on
- Doyle, David (2020). USS Wisconsin (BB-64): From World War II to the Persian Gulf to Museum Ship (Legends of Warfare: Naval). Schiffer Publishing. ISBN 9780764360138. Search this book on
- Doyle, David (2020). USS Lexington (CV/CVA-16): From World War II to Present-Day Museum Ship (Legends of Warfare: Naval). Schiffer Publishing. ISBN 9780764359255. Search this book on
- Doyle, David (2019). USS New York (BB-34): From World War I to the Atomic Age (Legends of Warfare: Naval)). Schiffer Publishing. ISBN 9780764358241. Search this book on
- Doyle, David (2019). USS Tennessee (BB-43): From Pearl Harbor to Okinawa in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Naval). Schiffer Publishing. ISBN 9780764356681. Search this book on
- Doyle, David (2018). USS North Carolina (BB-55): From WWII Combat to Museum Ship. Schiffer Publishing. ISBN 9780764355639. Search this book on
- Doyle, David (2017). Curtiss P-40 Warhawk: The Famous Flying Tigers Fighter (Legends of Warfare: Aviation). Schiffer Publishing. ISBN 9780764354328. Search this book on
See also[edit]
- Jim Allen - writer for 4x4 magazines and author of books on four-wheeling and technical topics.
- Steven Zaloga – an American historian, defense consultant, and author on military technology
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 About us — David Doyle Books
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Board of Directors". Military Vehicle Preservation Association. 2012. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Standard catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles — Amazon
- ↑ "MVPA Info".
- ↑ Awards Programs – MVPA
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