'History of a Legend' the British Military's love affair with the Land Rover – Soldier of Fortune Magazine
Prince Philip served in the military and had a lasting life love affair with the Land Rover Military series. THE LEGENDARY LAND ROVER The Land Rover appeal went beyond expectations. In 1949 the British Army ordered so many, that the decision was made to paint all Land Rovers in the Army’s dark green. Rover soon saw that the vehicle’s appeal went beyond expectations. In 1949 the British Army placed its first order. It wanted 1,878, so many, that the decision was made to paint all Land Rovers in the Army’s dark green and they saw their first action the following year, in the Korean Wa...