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. However, where this book differs from other similar works is not only in the detail that it goes into but also in the unifying theme of examining all these differing aspects of marine life from the point of view of a soldier serving in the conflict. The author, Charles Melson, actually served in Vietnam, and it is this personal experience that allows him to provide such a unique angle on the subject.
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A detailed account of how the average US Marine was trained, fought and what everday life was like during the Vietnam conflict. In particular, it focuses on the 1st Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Regiment of Marines during an operation in the western highlands of Vietnam in early 1969.
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Introduction · Chronology · Enlistment · Training · Everyday Life In Vietnam · Organisation For Combat · Campaign Life In Vietnam · Uniforms, Equiptment, Weapons · Supply And Resupply · Medevac · In Battle ·Groups And Organisations · Museums And Collections
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781855325425
Publisert
1998-03-15
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Osprey Publishing
Vekt
248 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Dybde
7 mm
Aldersnivå
G, P, 01, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
64
Forfatter
Illustratør
Om bidragsyterne
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 has established himself as 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. He is considered to be one of Osprey’s finest artists.