Viet Cong and NVA Tunnels and Fortifications of the Vietnam War - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Viet Cong and NVA Tunnels and Fortifications of the Vietnam War write by Gordon L. Rottman. This book was released on 2012-09-20. Viet Cong and NVA Tunnels and Fortifications of the Vietnam War available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. During the Vietnam War, the Viet Cong (VC) main forces and North Vietnamese Army (NVA) were forced to hide weapons and supplies underground and to dig protective shelters to counter massive US firepower. Their field works defended villages, hidden base camps, and fortified complexes, and took the form of trench systems, individual fighting positions, crew-served weapon positions, bunkers, caches, and extensive tunnel complexes. Camouflage and deceptive measures, and the employment of obstacles and booby traps, went hand-in-hand with such works. This title takes a detailed look at the VC/NVA tunnel systems, field fortifications, base camps. and camouflage and concealment measures employed during the Vietnam conflict.
North Vietnamese Army Soldier 1958–75
North Vietnamese Army Soldier 1958–75 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook North Vietnamese Army Soldier 1958–75 write by Gordon L. Rottman. This book was released on 2012-10-20. North Vietnamese Army Soldier 1958–75 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Commonly mistaken for the locally raised Viet Cong, the NVA was an entirely different force, conducting large-scale operations in a conventional war. Despite limited armour, artillery and air support, the NVA were an extremely politicized and professional force with strict control measures and leadership concepts. Gordon Rottman follows the fascinating life of the highly motivated infantryman from conscription and induction through training to real combat experiences. Covering the evolution of the forces from 1958 onwards, this book takes an in-depth look at the civilian and military lives of the soldiers, whilst accompanying artwork details the uniforms, weapons and equipment used by the NVA in their clash against America and her allies.
Viet Cong Fighter
Viet Cong Fighter - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Viet Cong Fighter write by Gordon L. Rottman. This book was released on 2007-05-22. Viet Cong Fighter available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Osprey's study of the Viet Cong fighters of the Vietnam War (1955-1975). An enemy in the shadows, the Viet Cong was the military arm of the National Liberation Front, the Communist Party of the Republic of Vietnam. Often generally thought of as local guerrillas, they were also an important part of the North Vietnamese Army regular cadres. Packed with emotive and rare photographs, this book not only analyzes the skills and tactics of these fascinating fighters, but also takes a look at their social origins to interpret how this affected their behavior as warriors. Gordon L Rottman discusses the Viet Cong's recruitment and initial training, their unique motivation, their extensive political and psychological indoctrination, and their distinct equipment and weaponry, to provide a compelling and balanced account of these legendary guerrilla fighters.
The Tunnels of Cu Chi
The Tunnels of Cu Chi - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Tunnels of Cu Chi write by Tom Mangold. This book was released on 2013-05-08. The Tunnels of Cu Chi available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. At the height of the Vietnam conflict, a complex system of secret underground tunnels sprawled from Cu Chi Province to the edge of Saigon. In these burrows, the Viet Cong cached their weapons, tended their wounded, and prepared to strike. They had only one enemy: U.S. soldiers small and wiry enough to maneuver through the guerrillas’ narrow domain. The brave souls who descended into these hellholes were known as “tunnel rats.” Armed with only pistols and K-bar knives, these men inched their way through the steamy darkness where any number of horrors could be awaiting them–bullets, booby traps, a tossed grenade. Using firsthand accounts from men and women on both sides who fought and killed in these underground battles, authors Tom Mangold and John Penycate provide a gripping inside look at this fearsome combat. The Tunnels of Cu Chi is a war classic of unbearable tension and unforgettable heroes. Praise for The Tunnels of Cu Chi “A claustrophobic but fascinating tale.”—The Wall Street Journal “Chilling . . . what war really was and how it was fought.”—The New York Times “Gripping . . . highly recommended.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer “Remarkable.”—The Washington Post
Vietnam Firebases 1965-73
Vietnam Firebases 1965-73 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Vietnam Firebases 1965-73 write by Randy E. M Foster. This book was released on 2012-08-20. Vietnam Firebases 1965-73 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Artillery fire support bases of the Freeworld forces played a critical role in the conduct of operations during the Vietnam War. They served to lay down high-volume fire on enemy firing sites, supported friendly infantry operations, and executed harassing fire missions where exact targets were not known. But the firebases themselves which housed a range of other facilities such as troop shelters, surveillance radars and command centers had to be defended against ground attack, and as a result became significant fortifications in their own right. This book describes the design, development and operational history of the fire support bases throughout the conflict.
