US Mechanized Infantryman in the First Gulf War

In many ways the end of the Vietnam War left the US army a spent force. Plagued by low morale, drug and race issues, and terrible public relations, the army faced an uphill climb in the effort to rebuild itself. The story of this reconstruction is mirrored in the rise of the Mechanized Infantryman. Deciding that the key to future conflict lay in highly trained and mobile warriors that could be delivered quickly to battle, the army adopted the mechanized infantryman as its frontline troops. This new, all volunteer force was given the best training and equipment. Most notably, they were to be deployed onto the battlefield from the new M2 Bradley Armoured Fighting Vehicle. This new breed of American warriors got their first test in the First Gulf War. Fighting in the deserts of Kuwait and Iraq, these soldiers proved that the US Army was once again a force with which to be reckoned. This book tells the story of the rise of the US mechanised infantryman, focusing on his recruitment, training, lifestyle and combat experiences in Iraq.>

Sommario

Introduction ¿ Chronology ¿ Recruitment/ Enlistment ¿ Training ¿ Appearance ¿ Equipment ¿ Conditions of Service ¿ On Campaign ¿ Belief and Belonging ¿ Experience of Battle ¿ After the Battle ¿ Collecting/Museums/Re-enactment ¿ Bibliography ¿ Glossary ¿ Index

Info autore

Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969-70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments before retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Gordon Rottman, Gordon L Rottman, Gordon L. Rottman, Rottman Gordon L.
• Con la collaborazione di: Adam Hook (Illustrazione), Hook Adam (Illustrazione)
• Editore: Osprey Publishers
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 10.08.2009
• EAN: 9781846034381
• ISBN: 978-1-84603-438-1
• Pagine: 64
• Dimensioni: 180 mm x 244 mm x 6 mm
• Serie: Warrior; Warrior
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Politica e sua amministrazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Storia contemporanea (dal 1945 al 1989); Kuwait, HISTORY / Asia / General, Warfare & defence, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, United States of America, USA, Iraq, Asian History, Modern warfare, c 1990 to c 1999, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Specific wars and campaigns, Land forces and warfare, HISTORY / Military / Land Forces, Operations Desert Shield / Storm; Desert Storm