M113 Armored Personnel Carrier Magnets

Vietnam Units -with Wpns - Equipment

The M113 APC has been in use since the early 1960's. And although it is old and poorly protected by modern standards, it is "still better than walking".

On 30 March 1962, the first batch of 32 M113s arrived in Vietnam, and were sent to two Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) mechanized rifle companies, each equipped with 15 of the APCs. On 11 June 1962, the two mechanized units were fielded for the first time. During the Battle of Ap Bac in January 1963, at least fourteen of the exposed .50 caliber gunners aboard the M113s were killed in action, necessitating modifications to improve crew survivability.

Legendary German armored personnel carrier, the Sd.Kfz. 251 (SdKfz 251), widely used by the German army during the World War II, for military enthusiasts.

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Legendary American armored personnel carrier, the M3 half-track, widely used by the American army and other Allies during the World War II, in front of the American flag for military enthusiasts.

Legendary American armored personnel carrier, the M3 half-track, widely used by the American army and other Allies during the World War II, for military enthusiasts.