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Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando 1960-71

By Jim Laurier , Richard Lathrop

Book information

Publisher
Osprey
Year
2002
ISBN
9781841764153, 1-84176-415-9
Open Library ID
OL8922375M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
13 MB (13741270 bytes)
Series
New Vanguard 052
Pages
51\51
Topic
History
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

Destined to become one of the most influential postwar armored cars, the V-100 Commando was developed by the Cadillac Gage Company in 1962 as a private venture, and the first prototype was completed in the same year. It was designed as a multi-purpose vehicle and could function as an 11-man personnel carrier, reconnaissance vehicle, convoy escort, command or patrol car and a riot vehicle. The V-100 was tested and evaluated in Vietnam before full-scale production began in 1964. It saw widespread use in Vietnam by both US and South Vietnamese forces. This title describes the design, development and operational use of the V-100 Commando, including their continued deployment around the world.

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