US Marine Rifleman in Vietnam 1965–73

Häftad, Engelska, 1998

Del 23 i serien Warrior

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Beskrivning

Written by a veteran of the Vietnam War, this volume provides an in-depth look at the experience of the ordinary US marine 'grunt' in Vietnam.Organisation of the corps, weaponry, equipment, uniforms, training and medical arrangements are all discussed. Featuring a rare level of detail, the book unifies all these differing aspects of marine life under the point of view of a soldier serving in the conflict.Informed by direct personal experience, this is a unique angle on what it was like to be a US Marine rifleman in Vietnam.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1998-03-15
Mått:184 x 248 x 7 mm
Vikt:248 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Warrior
Antal sidor:64
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Bujeiro, Ramiro
ISBN:9781855325425

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Charles Melson joined the Marines in 1967. Among other conflicts, his service included the war in Vietnam. From 1986, he was a writer with the Marine Corps Historical Centre and a working member of the Marine Corps Uniform Board. His work for Osprey includes the Elite titles Vietnam Marines and Marine Recon 1940-90. Ramiro Bujeiro is one of the top military artists in his home country of Argentina. His reputation has enabled him to work on a wide range of projects and has provided fine illustrations for many Osprey books.

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionChronologyEnlistmentTrainingEveryday Life In VietnamOrganisation For CombatCampaign Life In VietnamUniform, Equiptment, WeaponsSupply And ResupplyMedevacIn Battle ·Groups And OrganisationsMuseums And Collections