M50A1 Ontos - Detail In Action No. 1

M50A1 Ontos - Detail In Action No. 1
- 70 pages
The Thing - the meaning of the Greek word 'Ontos' is an apt name for this ungainly vehicle. Originally developed for the Army, which then discarded it, the Ontos was instead adopted by the Marine Corps. Conceived as a potent, lightweight, mobile 6-barrel tank killer to counter a feared mass Soviet armored attack in Europe, the Ontos instead rose to fame in the jungles of Vietnam where its six 106mm recoilless rifles proved deadly against massed infantry attacks, as well as being well-suited for urban assaul t work. This volume incorporates over 60 period photos chronicling the development and use of the Ontos, plus a further 150 detailed walk-around photos providing an in-depth exploration of this unique fighting machine; 72 pages.
Country USA
Brand Squadron Signal Publications
Manufacturer Squadron/Signal Publications
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 5901
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780897476188
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Squadron Signal Publications
Manufacturer	Squadron/Signal Publications
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	5901
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780897476188
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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