US Army Infantryman in Vietnam, 1965-73

Informationen zum Autor Gordon L. Rottman, illustrated by Kevin Lyles Klappentext This book tells the compelling story of the average US infantryman in Vietnam. Beginning with conscription, enlistment, Basic Training, and Advanced Individual Training at the Armed Forces Induction Center at Fort Polk (the infamous "Tigerland"), it goes on to explore the day-to-day realities of service in Vietnam, from routine tasks at the firebase to search-and-destroy missions, rocket attacks, and firefights in the field. Weaponry, clothing, and equipment are all described and shown in detailed color plates. A vivid picture of the unique culture and experiences of these soldiers emerges - from their vernacular to the prospect of returning to an indifferent, if not hostile, homeland. Zusammenfassung This book tells the compelling story of the average US infantryman in Vietnam. Beginning with conscription! enlistment! Basic Training! and Advanced Individual Training at the Armed Forces Induction Center at Fort Polk (the infamous "Tigerland")! it goes on to explore the day-to-day realities of service in Vietnam! from routine tasks at the firebase to search-and-destroy missions! rocket attacks! and firefights in the field. Weaponry! clothing! and equipment are all described and shown in detailed color plates. A vivid picture of the unique culture and experiences of these soldiers emerges - from their vernacular to the prospect of returning to an indifferent! if not hostile! homeland. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction · Chronology · Conscription · Training · Appearance · Equipment · Barracks life · On campaign · Experience in battle · Belief and belonging · Aftermath · Museums and collections · Glossary · Bibliography · Color Plate Commentary · Index

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Kevin L. Lyles, Gordon Rottman, Gordon L. Rottman, Rottman Gordon L.
• Con la collaborazione di: Kevin Lyles (Illustrazione), Kevin L. Lyles (Illustrazione), Lyles Kevin (Illustrazione)
• Editore: Osprey Publishers
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 10.07.2005
• EAN: 9781841768878
• ISBN: 978-1-84176-887-8
• Pagine: 64
• Dimensioni: 186 mm x 250 mm x 7 mm
• Serie: Warrior; Warrior S.; Warrior; Warrior S.
• Categorie: Saggistica; Vietnam, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century, HISTORY / United States / 20th Century, HISTORY / Military / United States, HISTORY / Asia / Southeast Asia, Warfare & defence, c 1960 to c 1970, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, United States of America, USA, History of the Americas, c 1960 to c 1969, Modern warfare, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Land forces & warfare, Land forces and warfare, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / General, HISTORY / Military / Land Forces