One of the most versatile fighting vehicles in the British army and many
other forces for a quarter of a century, the Universal Carrier - more
popularly known by its original title of Bren Gun Carrier - was
developed as a fast and agile infantry-support vehicle. In this volume
in Pen & Sword's LandCraft series, Robert Jackson traces its design and
manufacturing history and describes its operational role throughout its
long career.
The Bren Carrier served in every theater of the Second World War, from
northwest Europe, North Africa and the Soviet Union to the Far East.
Then, with the war over, it was operated by many belligerents in a
string of other conflicts around the world, including Israel's struggle
for independence and the war in Korea.
A selection of archive photographs showing the Bren Carrier in action
gives a graphic impression of how adaptable it was and records the
variety of equipment it could carry. The book is an excellent source for
the modeler, providing details of available kits together with specially
commissioned color profiles which illustrate how the Bren Carriers used
by different units and armies appeared.