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OverviewAn 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 working with the North Vietnamese Army, they were a constant factor amid the rice paddies and battlefields throughout the war. Despite fighting an enemy with overwhelming firepower and resources, they ingeniously made use of the local environment and resources to wage war. Gordon L Rottman uses rare photographs and artwork to paint vivid portraits of these determined guerrilla warriors, discussing their initial training, their unique motivation, extensive political and psychological indoctrination, and the brutal reality of combat experience. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gordon L. Rottman , Howard GerrardPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Osprey Publishing Volume: v. 116 Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 24.80cm Weight: 0.242kg ISBN: 9781846031267ISBN 10: 1846031265 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 10 May 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsIntroduction · Chronology · Organization · Recruitment · Training · Appearance · Weapons and Equipment · Equipment · Conditions of Service · Belief and Belonging · Experience in Battle · Aftermath of Battle · Collections, Museums, and Reenactment · Bibliography · Color Plate Commentary · IndexReviewsPraise for Gordon Rottman's book Warrior 98: US Army Infantryman in Vietnam 1965-73 'Rather then concentrating on the battles or weaponry of the US Infantryman this book delves deep into the human side of things - the experiences of a trainee through their tour of Vietnam and his exposure to things like the drug culture, the firefight and his return to the US. Great background material for getting your 'Grunt' personae right.' Broadsword Praise for Gordon Rottman's book Warrior 98: US Army Infantryman in Vietnam 1965-73 'Rather then concentrating on the battles or weaponry of the US Infantryman this book delves deep into the human side of things - the experiences of a trainee through their tour of Vietnam and his exposure to things like the drug culture, the firefight and his return to the US. Great background material for getting your 'Grunt' personae right.' Broadsword Rather then concentrating on the battles or weaponry of the US Infantryman this book delves deep into the human side of things -- the experiences of a trainee through their tour of Vietnam and his exposure to things like the drug culture, the firefight and his return to the US. Great background material for getting your 'Grunt' personae right. Broadsword, on Warrior 98: US Army Infantryman in Vietnam 1965-73 Rather then concentrating on the battles or weaponry of the US Infantryman this book delves deep into the human side of things -- the experiences of a trainee through their tour of Vietnam and his exposure to things like the drug culture, the firefight and his return to the US. Great background material for getting your 'Grunt' personae right. --Broadsword, on Warrior 98: US Army Infantryman in Vietnam 1965-73 """Rather then concentrating on the battles or weaponry of the US Infantryman this book delves deep into the human side of things -- the experiences of a trainee through their tour of Vietnam and his exposure to things like the drug culture, the firefight and his return to the US. Great background material for getting your 'Grunt' personae right."" --Broadsword, on Warrior 98: US Army Infantryman in Vietnam 1965-73" Author InformationGordon 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 Centre for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas. Howard Gerrard studied at the Wallasey School of Art and has been a freelance designer and illustrator for over 20 years. He has worked for a number of publishers and is an associate member of the Guild of Aviation Artists. He has won both the Society of British Aerospace Companies Award and the Wilkinson Sword Trophy and has illustrated a number of books for Osprey including Campaign 69: Nagashino 1575 and Campaign 72: Jutland 1916. Howard lives and works in Kent. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |