M113 APC Walk Around (Soft Cover)

Product Code: SS5715

Description
By David Doyle.
The M113 family of vehicles is arguably the most successful
series of armored personnel carriers of all time. Produced in
huge numbers, these 'tracks', served the US and its Allies from
the early 1960s into the 21st century. The M113 has operated
across the globe, serving alongside GIs wherever they deployed.
Physical layout was logical - a hydraulically operated rear ramp
allowed for quick egress from the troop compartment; the driver?s
position and powerplant filled the forward spaces. The driver
was provided with four M17 periscopes, and his hatch had
provision for an M19 infrared periscope as well. The commander's
station, just aft of the driver, had a cupola equipped with five
M17 periscopes and an M2 HB machine gun. Illustrated with 170
photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 72
pages.