| Viet Cong and NVA Tunnels and Fortifications of the Vietnam War Contributor(s): Rottman, Gordon L. (Author), Taylor, Chris (Illustrator), Ray, Lee (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 184603003X ISBN-13: 9781846030031 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2006 Annotation: Field fortifications and tunnel systems are typically thought of as defensive and active protective measures, but the VC/NVA also employed them offensively. It was common for extensive field works to be constructed to support assaults and sieges on US fire-support bases and remote camps. Their tactics reflected attempts to counter the massive firepower they faced: when directly engaging the enemy they employed "hugging" tactics (moving in and remaining closely engaged, even intermingling units, to prevent the enemy from bringing his artillery and close air support to bear). Their field works included defended villages, base camps, fortified complexes, hilltop defenses, trench systems, individual fighting positions, crew-served weapon positions, bunkers, caches, and extensive tunnel systems. Camouflage and deceptive measures, and the employment of obstacles and booby traps went hand-in-hand with such field works. This book examines these unique fortifications. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Vietnam War - History | Modern - 20th Century - History | Asia - General |
| Dewey: 959.704 |
| LCCN: 2006299068 |
| Series: Fortress |
| Physical Information: 0.18" H x 7.28" W x 7.8" (0.47 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1960's - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian - Chronological Period - 1970's - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Cultural Region - Asian |
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Contributor Bio(s): 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. |