Following the book on the M47, this volume from Guideline Publications focuses on the M113 and M113A1 infantry fighting vehicles. The M113 family comprises over 80,000 vehicles worldwide in more than 40 variants. As one of the most widely used combat vehicles in the world, it plays a vital role in the armed forces of at least 44 countries. This book explores the early history of this legendary Cold War-era vehicle. The M113 and its modernized successors served as the standard infantry fighting vehicle of the U.S. Army for much of the second half of the 20th century, from its initial introduction in 1960 until the advent of the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle decades later. Based almost entirely on primary sources and richly illustrated with previously unpublished photographs, vehicle historian David Doyle reveals the early history of the M113, one of the most numerous and versatile of all armored fighting vehicles.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Doyle, David
Title
The M113 and M113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier
Details
English text, paperback, numerous black and white and color illustrations, large format. 96 pages.
State
new
Subtitle
The development, production and deployment of the U.S. Army's Cold War APC
