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John McDonald Richard Lathrop Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando 1960–71 (Paperback). Author: John McDonald, Richard Lathrop. Title: Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando 1960–71. 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. Further DetailsTitle: Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando 1960–71 Condition: New Author: John McDonald, Richard Lathrop Illustrator: Jim Laurier, Peter Sarson ISBN-10: 1841764159 EAN: 9781841764153 ISBN: 9781841764153 Publisher: Osprey Publishing Format: Paperback Contributor: Jim Laurier (Illustrated by), Peter Sarson (Illustrated by) Genre: Law & Politics Release Date: 05/25/2002 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. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 248mm Item Length: 184mm Item Width: 5mm Item Weight: 178g Series: New Vanguard Release Year: 2002 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.