Tuesday, May 24, 2016 - 05:15 PM UTC
David Koller from Highgloss Publications informed us on the company's new title covering Vietnam era LVTP5 (Landing Vehicle Tracked Personnel 5).
The first and only illustrated book about the LVTP5 (Landing Vehicle Tracked Personnel 5) and its variants.

Over 60 photographs never published before about the construction and building of the LVTP5, by the St. Louis Car Company Records.

Rare B&W photographs from the LVTP5 in combat during the Vietnam War. Also some breathtaking, revised color photographs. All from private collections, provided by Vietnam amtrackers.

Brief written history about the LVTP5 and its variants and detailed captions for every photograph.

Over 40 funny, crazy, horrible and grim testimonials by amtrackers and a foreword by retired USMC Captain David Sconyers.

This book is a must have for every amtrac veteran and military history collector.

The official release date is 30. May 2016. For ordering contact Highgloss or visit the company online at: http://www.highgloss.ch/publishing.html
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Another good account by an AmTrac'r in Vietnam is "The Dirty Bird" by W. Steelman; short and easy read.
MAY 24, 2016 - 11:19 PM
Hey guys. Its a price worth book. Full with color and black/white photos, high quality paper and with never before published photos.
MAY 25, 2016 - 04:22 PM
I'll get one anyway. It's a pet subject of mine... Cheers, Christophe
MAY 25, 2016 - 05:28 PM
This is a must have book for me. I served as a gunner on Trac 13 jr. and a crew chief on Trac 11 with the 1st Armored Amphibian Co. (How-6) in Viet Nam.
MAY 25, 2016 - 08:52 PM
The "Order Now" button is live!!! I've just placed my order, total was 64.00 CHF ($64.33) with S&H to Oklahoma.
MAY 29, 2016 - 05:32 AM
Anything on Amatracs --- especially Vietnam era --- is especially welcome. This one goes on the must have list! Looking forward to hearing additional detail on the book itself!
JUN 03, 2016 - 03:32 AM
My copy arrived today. If you are an AmTrac'r or have an interest in AmTracs this is a must have. The book is filled with excellent photographs of the LVTP5 while in production and in action. Stories by veteran AmTrac'rs are provided in short captions and are an amusing personal touch. This is the best resource and photo reference for the LVTP5 that I've come across.
JUN 14, 2016 - 06:34 AM
Thank you for the brief assessment. It looks like I need to plunk down the money for this one. Dave
JUN 14, 2016 - 02:52 PM
Hey AmTrac1833 im so happy that the book arrived sound and well! I put a lot of work into it and soon a book review will also appear on armorama (Sent a copy to armorama). Im happy about any more feedbacks.
JUN 14, 2016 - 07:22 PM
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