VN066 - Sitting Vehicle Commander with Binos D-Day Without these soldiers

Without these soldiers

This striking Persian Immortal figure captures a fierce moment of hand-to-hand combat

Highly trained and well equipped

and posture reflect the artistic representation of domestic life during the period

command and control could break down quickly

VN066 - Sitting Vehicle Commander with Binos D-Day Without these soldiersA vehicle commander in this context was responsible for directing the movement, security, and tactical employment of a vehicle and its crew. Sitting in an elevated or partially exposed position, the commander used binoculars (binos) to observe terrain, identify threats, and coordinate with other units in the surrounding area. Typical vehicles in this role included armoured personnel carriers such as the M113, which were widely used by Australian