Table of Contents

Historical background and the need for gun trucks
Organization of transportation units
The Army convoy system
VC convoy ambush tactics
The 2-1/2-ton M35A2 cargo truck
The 5-ton M54 cargo trucks
Gun truck armament
Examples of gun trucks
Quad .50 machine gun trucks
Misc. gun truck vehicles
Gun truck employment and counter-ambush tactics
Landing clearing operations
Counter-mine and mine clearance techniques
Assessment

Promotional Information

A history of the development of the Vietnam gun trucks, written by a veteran of the war.

About the Author

Gordon L. Rottman served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.

Peter Bull is a freelance illustrator of over 25 years. He has created both traditional and digital art for publishers worldwide, and also runs the Peter Bull Art Studio, based in Kent, UK.

Reviews

"...provides a good overview of an important innovation developed during the Vietnam War. I highly recommend it for both its narrative and for the large variety of the clear photographs and excellent illustrations." --Jeff Leiby, IPMS/USA