| Vietnam War US & Allied Combat Equipments Contributor(s): Rottman, Gordon L. (Author), Hook, Adam (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1472819055 ISBN-13: 9781472819055 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Vietnam War - History | Military - United States - History | Australia & New Zealand - General |
| Series: Elite |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.2" W x 9.6" (0.45 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian - Cultural Region - Australian - Chronological Period - 1960's - Chronological Period - 1970's - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: During the years of the Vietnam War, U.S. forces used three major types of equipment sets, with numerous modifications for particular circumstances. Different equipment was also used by Special Forces, the South Vietnamese, and other allied ground troops. Vietnam War US & Allied Combat Equipments offers a comprehensive examination of the gear that U.S. and allied soldiers carried strapped around their bodies, what the gear contained, and what those items were used for. Fully illustrated with photographs and artwork detailing how each piece of equipment was used, and written by a Special Forces veteran of the conflict, this book will fascinate enthusiasts of military equipment and will be an ideal reference guide for reenactors, modelers, and collectors of Vietnam War memorabilia. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hook, Adam: - Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, the Ancient Greeks, Roman battle tactics, several 19th-century American subjects, the modern Chinese Army, and a number of books in the Fortress series. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.Rottman, Gordon L.: - 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 until 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. |