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FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW.
You have seen this vehicle but do you know what is called?
Its called a MILITARY GUN CARRIER .
WHAT ITS PURPOSE AND FUNCTION?
A military gun carrier is a wheeled, self-propelled military vehicle, often a light truck or light armored vehicle, designed to transport personnel and weapons like machine guns or mortars, and their ammunition. These carriers are crucial for providing mobile firepower and support for infantry, and their specific design varies from simple, open-topped carriers to more enclosed, armored vehicles depending on their era and intended use.
You have heard the word PROCESSION .
But do you really know what it means π€·?β¦..
A military procession, or parade, is a public ceremonial display of soldiers and military hardware, often used to celebrate national holidays, honor veterans, or show military strength. These processions typically involve uniformed troops marching in formation, often accompanied by military bands, floats, and vehicles like tanks and helicopters. They can have historical significance, rooted in ancient displays of power, and can serve symbolic and propaganda purposes.
Note the following-
1 It is used to carry important people like presidents when they die .
2 It carried former president Daniel Arap Moi in February 2020.
3 It carried former president Mwai kibaki in April 25 2022.
4 Today it has carried former prime minister Raila Odinga.
Hope you have learned something new.
