Gun trucks of the vietnam war book

The newest entry number 184in osprey publishings new vanguard series of concise, profusely. When it comes to preowned vietnam war collectibles for sale, patches are one of the most commonly collected. The vietnam war officially began in 1955 and lasted for almost 20 years, with mass protesting. Guntrucks of vietnam sometimes you just have to mad max it a bit and strap the hull of a onto the back of your truck. He and james lyleslater author of the gun truck book the hard ride and a vietnam gun trucker himself, came up with master parts for a. The ones of little respect and snoopy were taken by john trezzi in 1970. Nov 02, 2018 gun trucks of vietnam reveals the incredible story of the u. American rifleman combat shotguns of the vietnam war. Gun trucks of the vietnam war cherrieswriter vietnam. The us had cut off supplies and support to vietnam.

Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary. As critical as they were, few people know about these amazing vehicles and the people that operated them. Sep 20, 2011 this book give a in depth look at the convoy structure which developed during the vietnam war. The book was published this year by gallant warrior press, planet art publishing. An important part of the us army logistics in iraq was represented by the m915 heavy trucks, acting like tractors, tippers or concrete mixers. Gardiner remembers the gun trucks well from when he was an army captain in 1970 and 1971, leading the 24th transportation co. Without the truckers the war could not have lasted longer than a week. Although no two gun trucks were alike and no standards existed for the construction of the trucks, they followed certain patterns. Rottman entered the us army in 1967, volunteered for special forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. Although the group was not the only unit in vietnam to employ cargo trucks as security vehicles, it was the first to use them on a large scale.

The newest entrynumber 184in osprey publishings new vanguard series of concise, profusely illustrated books dealing with military machinery throughout the ages is vietnam gun trucks 48 pp. One of the trucks was sir charles he posted back to me almost immediately and said that is my dads truck. Jerry wanted to make models of them, in 5th scale, but discovered that no one made a model of the m54 five ton. Army motor transport units deployed in south vietnam, the army convoy system itself, and the threat the convoys faced. The war was lost and i dont like being on the losing side. A gun truck is an armored vehicle with one or more crewserved weapons used by units of regular armies or other official government armed forces to escort military convoys in regions subject to ambush by guerrilla forces, defend airfields, provide perimeter defense, or serve as mobile pillboxes for home guardtype defensive units. This is likely because they are small and hold a lot of history on them. However, it was used against infantry targets in us post war service.

Although trucks with ringmounted machineguns were used in world war ii and the korean war, bellino fostered the idea of the gun truck as a dedicated fighting platform. Written by a vietnam veteran, this book traces the development of these gun trucks from the juryrigged originals to the powerful armoured vehicles that appeared later in the war. The book is written by a vietnam veteran and traces the development from the early attempts at defensive measures to the powerful heavilyarmoured late war vehicles. Unit listings and locations throughout the war vietnamguntrucks msn site australian army transportation with us in nam by peter bayliss pictures of newport and camp camelot 539th trans by george arzente 611th trans by patrick depuis. Gun trucks vietnam studies group series by timothy j. Sep 20, 2011 while these proved less than ideal, the concept was considered valid, and more and more gun trucks appeared, sporting heavier weapons and armor. I think additional color plates of gun trucks would have been a nice addition. Furthermore, the v100 had problems with its power train. A military gun truck is an improvised fighting vehicle used by units of regular armies or other official government armed forces, based on a conventional cargo truck, that is able to carry a large weight of weapons and armor.

Vietnam gun truck the red baron vietnam history, vietnam war photos. They went to the m54 a little later because it can carry more firepower and could carry much more weight. So the gun trucks continued to serve until the last american truck company was inactivated in vietnam in 1972. Gun trucks on guard a time and a place in vietnam i had a web site in 1997 i thought it was. Home vietnam war dvds central highlands 1971 1972 vietnam war home movies home movie footage filmed by a crew member on the gun truck kontiki, with footage of pleiku, artillery hill, lz oasis, nha trang, and more. Central highlands 19711972 vietnam war dvd home movies. Here are some 444 gun truck pix i got from fellow members over the years.

Gun trucks of vietnam premieres sunday, november 11, ppm etpt. Army gun truckers, innovative young men who were assigned trucks that were woefully. Those trucks were driven by a brave and highly resourceful group of people. They scavenged parts and weapons to turn these unarmed trucks into fiveton killing machines during the vietnam war. Today is the day when the n vietnamese tank crashed the palace gates in saigon and ended the war. A gun trucker on convoys minnesota remembers vietnam. This slideshow has background music and tunes of the day. Black widow 5ton gun truck as it was seen in use in vietnam. This book, number 184 in the new vanguard series published by osprey publishing, describes the development and employment of gun trucks during the last half of the vietnam war.

The eve of destruction is the only viet nam gun truck to come back to the world the us. I bought this book for my brotherinlaw for his birthday as he drove a gun truck named the eve of destruction in vietnam in 1969 i believe. Folks i am posting on behalf of one of my oldest friends, we grew up together and some years back i was posting photos of vietnam gun trucks on my fb. A fully illustrated reference book featuring period photos and photo of. Army gun truckers, innovative young men who were assigned trucks that were woefully underequipped for protecting vital convoys. Vietnam gun trucks, by james lyles, a former gun truck commander. Although no two gun trucks were alike and no standards existed. Gun trucks of the vietnam war cherrieswriter vietnam war website. This specimen got an armored superstructure with two carriages for the 12,7 mm browning m2hb machineguns.

Vietnamera gun trucks hold special meaning for mtmcer. As with most specialist groups, they formed a close knit community and competition to join was fierce. Over 560 guntruck names have been documented by author james lyles in his latest book, have guns. Squadron signal publications andor osprey books, at one time published a book titled vietnam war gun trucks. This book give a in depth look at the convoy structure which developed during the vietnam war. This is a study of the development of gun trucks and convoy security during the vietnam war.

And the m1070 trucks became objects of conversion to gun trucks as well. The army of the south claim they could have won if our support had continued. Gun trucks of vietnam reveals the incredible story of the u. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days.

In honor of national vietnam war veterans day, take a minute to remember the u. The eve of destruction, is the last of some 300 to 400 trucks, upgraded with armor and heavy weapons, used to protect convoys during the vietnam war. If you are seeking vintage vietnam war items for sale, be sure to go to ebay for vietnam war era items. If you want to learn more about the vietnam war and its warriors, then subscribe to this blog and get notified by email or your feed reader every time a new story, picture, video or changes occur on this website the button is located at the top right of this page.

In vietnam everything last thing that was used in that war was at one time or another moved by truck. Gun trucks of the vietnam war cherrieswriter vietnam war. Sep 01, 2002 probably the most authoritative source for information, pictures, crew lists and historical narrative of the vietnamera gun trucks may be found in the hard ride. Back in the late 20th century squadron signal publications. Among the most positive is an abundance of topnotch books, many written by veterans of the conflict. Viet nam also saw the use of gun trucks, modified 2. While the americans focused all their military resources from special forces squads to boeing b52 bombers on trying to stop the flow of men and materiel from north to south vietnam via the ho chi minh trail, the viet cong used mines, remotecontrolled demolitions, recoilless rifles and rocketpropelled. Armys vietnam era wheeled escort platforms visual history series david doyle on. At first, i was in a reefer platoon pulling refrigerated vans to phan rang from my base in cam rahn bay. Over 560 guntruck names have been documented by author james lyles in his latest book, have guns will travel published 2012. The vietnam war pitted all manner of individual weapons on a battlefield that was as primitive as it was technologically advanced.

For best viewing, click on the box on the rh bottom of the screen to watch in. The helicopter war in vietnam vietnam studies group series 6040, gun trucks vietnam studies group series 6071, gunships. Armys gun trucks as part of convoy operations through the heart of. Gun trucks played a vital role in the vietnam war, escorting supply convoys through regions most likely to come under attack.

Eventually the army developed kits to weld on for the trucks and even jeeps. For everybody, if you wish to begin accompanying others to check out a book, this vietnam gun trucks new vanguard, by gordon l. Mar 28, 2020 gordon rottman, a vietnam veteran who wrote a book about gun trucks in that war, pointed to multiple lessons from that conflict. He also took the pictures of little respect and moon shiners together, both in the 444. From m16 rifles to huey helicopters, the vietnam war launched weapons that went on to become legendary. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. Gun trucks vietnam studies group series 6071 timothy j. They have mainly been used by regular armies to escort military convoys in regions. With the end of the vietnam war, the need for such vehicles disappeared and most were either scrapped or returned to cargo carrying. These include winners of national book awards and pulitzer prizes, both fiction and nonfiction. In this episode that group of veterans will be recognized and cited for their valuable service. Vietnam gun trucks will include part 1 and 2 as a package. The smithsonian channel explores the untold story of how service members converted transport vehicles into one of the most effective weapons of the vietnam war.

While the americans focused all their military resources from special forces squads to boeing b52 bombers on trying to stop the flow of men and materiel from north to south vietnam via the ho chi minh trail, the viet cong used mines, remotecontrolled demolitions, recoilless rifles and rocketpropelled grenades as well as. The unexamined victories and the final tragedy of americas last years in vietnam. Here are some photos of vietnam war era gun trucks. The story of the vietnam gun trucks and their crews by james lyles is the most concise collection of photographs and information ever compiled about these unique hybrid vehicles of the vietnam war. Vietnam gun trucks by james lyles was printed in november 2003 and attached to part 1. The trench gun soon garnered a reputation as a fearsome closerange arm, and the. He and james lyleslater author of the gun truck book the hard ride and a vietnam gun trucker himself, came up with master parts for a m54 cab and made molds to cast their parts. There are a total of 48 vietnam war vehicles 19551975 in the military factory. Gun trucks went through their own evolution with all of them subject to availability of armor protection and weaponry. Usa military usa army security agency patch, old spooks and spies, unique the vietnam war is one of the most controversial wars in history, likely adding to the appeal of memorabilia from it.

A gun truck of the type used in iraq, based on an m939 fiveton truck. To see more photos check out our book armored fighting vehicles in the vietnam war amazon books, ebook or paperback. Gun trucks on guard a time and a place in vietnam i had a web site in 1997 i thought it was time to share all the pictures that were sent to me. A slew of war memoirs stand with the best writing of that genre. I had spent a year as a army truck driver in germany before being sent to vietnam.

To counter this, the men begin to modify their trucks, adding upgraded armor and serious firepower. Armys unauthorized mad maxstyle gun trucks of the conflict. Gordon rottman, a vietnam veteran who wrote a book about gun trucks in that war, pointed to multiple lessons from that conflict. For example, the most useful ammunition for gun trucks was armor. However, it was used against infantry targets in us postwar service. The newest entrynumber 184in osprey publishings new vanguard series of concise, profusely.

The descriptions of the gun trucks and there usage by all facets of the military was interesting. In addition to the efforts of your humble podcast host, the smithsonian channel tv channel is helping out with its national tv series the weapon hunter, which. Despite several advantages, overall victory eluded the coalition arranged to save south vietnam in the unconventional war that was the vietnam. The book covers the inception, development and use of the gun truck during the vietnam war. Squadronsignal vietnam studies group series by james mesko. What trucks were used by the united states in the vietnam war. Many of the m35 were quad 50 cal gun trucks and whatever the units came up with armor wise. Armys vietnam era wheeled escort platforms visual history series. Vietnam gun truck question finescale modeler essential. A full color version of part 2 was laid out by the publisher but was not printed due to the slow initial demand for part 1. This is the untold story of one such weapon built not by the pentagon, but by teenage soldiers trying to. While vietnam is usually perceived as an infantry war, with us forces. There are many drawings and photos of typical trucks and photos of individual trucks.

In vietnam they were pressed into service to defend bases and to ride escort convoys along viet cong roads. A tribute to those vietnam veterans who manned the heavily armed and armored gun trucks during the war in vietnam. This is the untold story of one such weapon built not by the pentagon, but by teenage soldiers trying to keep themselves alive. When i did get home she refused to see me, because i was a baby killing war pig. Between 1967 and 1971, the 2 12ton and 5ton guntrucks were used to great advantage by 8th group, first in the highlands and coastal areas of northern ii corps and later at hue and da nang in i corps.

Reviewing this e book vietnam gun trucks new vanguard, by gordon l. And the m1070 trucks became objects of conversion to guntrucks as well. When us combat units began arriving in vietnam in mid1965 they were in. Armys gun trucks as part of convoy operations through the heart of enemy territory. Vietnam war on the road in the central highlands 1968 and 1969. A convoy with organic wheeled armor fighting vehicles was truly a new concept my efforts were simply overwhelmed by the publication of tim kuttas book gun trucks and his article based on his book in vietnam magazine on the 8th group. By this time, ring mounts finally arrived in vietnam and the number of machineguns could be. While vietnam is usually perceived as an infantry war, with us forces deploying by helicopter, the long supply lines that led to their inland bases had to be. Gordon l rottman this book traces the development of gun trucks from the juryrigged originals to the powerful armored vehicles that appeared later in the vietnam warpage 4 of cover.