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

Without these soldiers

representing the leadership and strategic importance of those who guided Rome’s legions into battle

Highly trained and well equipped

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