Echoes of War Technicals

A close-up of a heavily armed patrol of ‘L’ Detachment SAS in their Jeeps, just back from a three-month patrol. WIKIMEDIA
Leigh Neville’s book Technicals covers the use of non-standard tactical vehicles in various confl icts. It sells for £10.99. For information visitwww.ospreypublishing.com
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Light improvised fighting vehicles or ‘technicals’ are not new to warfare. From the days of horse-drawn carriages to the later emergence of automobiles, armies, militia, warlords and insurgents have over the years sought to harness the advantages wheeled vehicles bring to the battle field.

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