M113 Hats
Description: The M113 is a fully tracked armored personnel carrier (APC) that was developed and produced by the Food Machinery Corp (FMC). The M113 was sent to USAREUR to replace the mechanized infantry's M59 APCs in the 1961/62 time frame. The M113 was first tried out in combat in April 1962 after the United States provided the South Vietnamese Army (ARVN) with heavy weaponry such as the M113, under the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) program. -Wikipedia-
Description: Design for patriotic modern American tank, howitzer and self-propelled artillery system lovers and historical warfare tanks buffs, military model makers and tank gaming gamers. Get this for army armored fighting vehicles memorabilia collectors showing a detailed illustration of America's Paladin M109A6 155mm Artillery System self-propelled howitzer with a USA flag.
Description: 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.
