M113 APC 1960–75

US, ARVN, and Australian variants in Vietnam

M113 APC 1960–75 cover

M113 APC 1960–75

US, ARVN, and Australian variants in Vietnam

Description

The M113 is the most widely used and versatile armoured vehicle in the world. Fielded in 1960 as a simple 'battlefield taxi', over 80,000 M113s would see service with 50 nations around the world and 55 years later, many thousands are still in use. In addition to its original role of transporting troops across the battlefield, specialized versions perform a multitude of other functions including command and control, fire support, anti-tank and anti-aircraft defence, and casualty evacuation.

This new fully illustrated study examines the service record of the M113 from its initial fielding through to the end of the Vietnam War. It will also describe the many US, South Vietnamese, and Australian variants of the M113 used in the Vietnam War as well as information on tactics, unit tables of organization and equipment, and a selection of engagements in which the M113 played a decisive role.

Product details

Published 30 Nov 2017
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781472817471
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Series New Vanguard
Short code NVG 252
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Jamie Prenatt

Jamie E. Prenatt is a senior analyst in the Depart…

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Henry Morshead

Henry Morshead is the Chief Designer for the Hill…

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Johnny Shumate

Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator li…

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