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| Author | : Gordon L. Rottman |
| Publisher | : Osprey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2007-05-22 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781846031267 |
Osprey's study of the Viet Cong fighters of the Vietnam War (1955-1975). An enemy in the shadows, the Viet Cong was the military arm of the National Liberation Front, the Communist Party of the Republic of Vietnam. Often generally thought of as local guerrillas, they were also an important part of the North Vietnamese Army regular cadres. Packed with emotive and rare photographs, this book not only analyzes the skills and tactics of these fascinating fighters, but also takes a look at their social origins to interpret how this affected their behavior as warriors. Gordon L Rottman discusses the Viet Cong's recruitment and initial training, their unique motivation, their extensive political and psychological indoctrination, and their distinct equipment and weaponry, to provide a compelling and balanced account of these legendary guerrilla fighters.
| Author | : Gordon L. Rottman |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 66 |
| Release | : 2012-10-20 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1846038677 |
Commonly mistaken for the locally raised Viet Cong, the NVA was an entirely different force, conducting large-scale operations in a conventional war. Despite limited armour, artillery and air support, the NVA were an extremely politicized and professional force with strict control measures and leadership concepts. Gordon Rottman follows the fascinating life of the highly motivated infantryman from conscription and induction through training to real combat experiences. Covering the evolution of the forces from 1958 onwards, this book takes an in-depth look at the civilian and military lives of the soldiers, whilst accompanying artwork details the uniforms, weapons and equipment used by the NVA in their clash against America and her allies.
| Author | : Warren Wilkins |
| Publisher | : US Naval Institute Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781591149613 |
In 1965, despite pronounced disadvantages in firepower and mobility, the Communist Vietnamese endeavored to crush South Vietnam and expel the American military with a strategy for a quick and decisive victory predicated not on guerrilla but big-unit war. Warren Wilkins chronicles the formation, development, and participation of the Viet Cong in the opening phase of the big-unit war and shows how the failure of that strategy profoundly influenced the decision to launch the Tet Offensive. Unlike most books on the war, this one provides an authentic account from the Communist perspective, wi ...
| Author | : Nhu Tang Truong |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1985 |
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| Author | : David Maraniss |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 609 |
| Release | : 2003-10-14 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0743262557 |
David Maraniss tells the epic story of Vietnam and the sixties through the events of a few gripping, passionate days of war and peace in October 1967. With meticulous and captivating detail, They Marched Into Sunlight brings that catastrophic time back to life while examining questions about the meaning of dissent and the official manipulation of truth—issues that are as relevant today as they were decades ago. In a seamless narrative, Maraniss weaves together the stories of three very different worlds: the death and heroism of soldiers in Vietnam, the anger and anxiety of antiwar students back home, and the confusion and obfuscating behavior of officials in Washington. To understand what happens to the people in these interconnected stories is to understand America's anguish. Based on thousands of primary documents and 180 on-the-record interviews, the book describes the battles that evoked cultural and political conflicts that still reverberate.
| Author | : Gordon L. Rottman |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 166 |
| Release | : 2012-09-20 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1782004653 |
During the Vietnam War, the Viet Cong (VC) main forces and North Vietnamese Army (NVA) were forced to hide weapons and supplies underground and to dig protective shelters to counter massive US firepower. Their field works defended villages, hidden base camps, and fortified complexes, and took the form of trench systems, individual fighting positions, crew-served weapon positions, bunkers, caches, and extensive tunnel complexes. Camouflage and deceptive measures, and the employment of obstacles and booby traps, went hand-in-hand with such works. This title takes a detailed look at the VC/NVA tunnel systems, field fortifications, base camps. and camouflage and concealment measures employed during the Vietnam conflict.
| Author | : C. W. Miles |
| Publisher | : CreateSpace |
| Total Pages | : 406 |
| Release | : 2010-06-04 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781451581553 |
In the early days of the Viet Nam war, U.S. Military forces were acting as Military Advisors. This policy limited U.S. Forces to a defensive action. The policy of "NO FIRE UNLESS FIRED UPON" was causing increased loss of life and equipment to the men in the field. In the summer of 1962, then President Kennedy, requested the U.S. Army Command to establish a unit of Combat Specialists for duty in Viet Nam as forces not subject to the "NO FIRE" policy. Designated as the 1st Long Range Solo Patrol Combat Battalion. Only the best of the Army's Rangers and Special Forces would be asked to volunteer for the training. Completing the elite training program in September of 1963, the unit was deployed to Viet Nam in December and began operations on the first day. Respected by higher command for the "CAN DO" attitude, while the enemy feared their skills and ferocity in combat. They earned the nickname of: The Shadow Walkers
| Author | : Brian Fitzgerald |
| Publisher | : Capstone Classroom |
| Total Pages | : 52 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9781410922007 |
Presents a look at the history of the Vietnam War, examining the reasons the United States became involved in the conflict, how the fighting was conducted. Includes real-life stories and photographs.
| Author | : Bernard C. Nalty |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 554 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Government publications |
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| Author | : Gordon L. Rottman |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 131 |
| Release | : 2012-02-20 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1780960425 |
In 1965, soon after the first US combat troops had arrived in Vietnam, it was realized that in some areas the Viet Cong had developed vast tunnel complexes in which to hide from the enemy. It was long known that such complexes existed, but it was not realized just how extensive they were in some areas, how important they were to the Viet Cong, and how difficult it was to detect and neutralize them. At first infantrymen volunteered to enter the tunnels armed with only pistols and flashlights – the 'tunnel runners' were born, known to the Australians as 'tunnel ferrets'. Starting as an ad hoc force of infantrymen, combat engineers and chemical troops, it was not long before units were 'formalized' as 'tunnel exploration personnel' and 4–6-man 'tunnel exploitation and denial teams' were created. They came to be known simply as 'tunnel rats' with the unofficial motto Non Gratum Anus Rodentum – 'Not Worth a Rat's Ass'. This title will be based on the personal accounts of those who served in this unique role and will describe the specialist training and equipment, not to mention the tactics and combat experiences, of those who fought an underground war against the Viet Cong in Vietnam.
