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Special Forces Camps in Vietnam, 1961-70

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Page : 64 pages

File Size : 45,9 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Military bases, American

ISBN : 9781846030703

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In 1961 US Special Forces units began entering remote areas of Vietnam dominated by the Viet Cong. Their task was to organize local defense and strike forces aimed at stopping the enemy from gaining further control of such areas. The Green Berets set up fortified camps from which indigenous troops defended local villages and attacked and harassed the enemy. How these camps were constructed, developed, and defended is documented here for the first time. This book also covers the weapons, barriers, and obstacles used in these camps, providing specific examples of camp design, and details how they withstood the test of battle against a determined and resourceful enemy.--Back cover.



Special Forces Camps in Vietnam 1961–70

Author : Gordon L. Rottman

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 66 pages

File Size : 44,75 MB

Release : 2011-03-15

Category : History

ISBN : 1849080321

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In 1961 US Special Forces units began entering remote areas of Vietnam dominated by the Viet Cong. Their task was to organize local defense and strike forces aimed at stopping the enemy from gaining further control of such areas. The Green Berets set up fortified camps from which indigenous troops defended local villages and attacked and harassed the enemy. How these camps were constructed, developed, and defended is documented here for the first time. This book also covers the weapons, barriers, and obstacles used in these camps, providing specific examples of camp design, and details how they withstood the test of battle against a determined and resourceful enemy.



Special Forces Camps in Vietnam 1961–70

Author : Gordon L. Rottman

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 173 pages

File Size : 22,79 MB

Release : 2011-10-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1780961405

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In 1961 US Special Forces units began entering remote areas of Vietnam dominated by the Viet Cong. Their task was to organize local defense and strike forces aimed at stopping the enemy from gaining further control of such areas. The Green Berets set up fortified camps from which indigenous troops defended local villages and attacked and harassed the enemy. How these camps were constructed, developed, and defended is documented here for the first time. This book also covers the weapons, barriers, and obstacles used in these camps, providing specific examples of camp design, and details how they withstood the test of battle against a determined and resourceful enemy.



Special Forces Camps in Vietnam 1961–70

Author : Gordon L. Rottman

Publisher : Osprey Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 11,70 MB

Release : 2005-08-10

Category : History

ISBN : 9781841768397

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In 1961 US Special Forces units began entering remote areas of Vietnam dominated by the Viet Cong. Their task was to organize local defense and strike forces aimed at stopping the enemy from gaining further control of such areas. The Green Berets set up fortified camps from which indigenous troops defended local villages and attacked and harassed the enemy. How these camps were constructed, developed, and defended is documented here for the first time. This book also covers the weapons, barriers, and obstacles used in these camps, providing specific examples of camp design, and details how they withstood the test of battle against a determined and resourceful enemy.



Green Beret in Vietnam

Author : Gordon L. Rottman

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 66 pages

File Size : 43,61 MB

Release : 2012-06-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1782000577

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Vietnam was the US Special Forces most complex and controversial mission, one that began in 1957 and ended in 1973. Camp strike forces, mobile strike forces, mobile guerrilla forces, special reconnaissance projects, training missions and headquarters duty provided vastly differing experiences and circumstances for SF soldiers. Other fluctuating factors were the terrain, the weather and the shifting course of the war itself. Gordon Rottman examines the training, life, weapons and combat experiences of the Special Forces soldier in this challenging environment.



Apollo's Warriors

Author : Michael E. Haas

Publisher : DIANE Publishing

Page : 388 pages

File Size : 20,59 MB

Release : 1998-05

Category :

ISBN : 9780788149832

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Presenting a fascinating insider's view of U.S.A.F. special operations, this volume brings to life the critical contributions these forces have made to the exercise of air & space power. Focusing in particular on the period between the Korean War & the Indochina wars of 1950-1979, the accounts of numerous missions are profusely illustrated with photos & maps. Includes a discussion of AF operations in Europe during WWII, as well as profiles of Air Commandos who performed above & beyond the call of duty. Reflects on the need for financial & political support for restoration of the forces. Bibliography. Extensive photos & maps. Charts & tables.



Mobile Strike Forces in Vietnam 1966–70

Author : Gordon L. Rottman

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 191 pages

File Size : 38,70 MB

Release : 2013-07-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1472804643

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US Special Forces in Vietnam created the Civilian Irregular Defence Group (CIDG), a large paramilitary organization designed to protect the local population from Viet Cong incursions, whilst conducting border surveillance, raids and combat patrols in the local area. Their camps were often overrun and having no spare manpower the US Special Forces created dedicated reaction units which could act in a responsive and flexible manner Mobile Strike (MIKE) Forces. This book examines the MIKE Force units, which were formed from the CIDG, the parachute and airmobile training they were given, and the operations that they undertook, from relieving friendly camps to independent offensive operations, providing the first organizational history of the MIKE forces in combat.



North Vietnamese Army Soldier 1958–75

Author : Gordon L. Rottman

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 66 pages

File Size : 12,66 MB

Release : 2012-10-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1846038677

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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.



Vietnam Firebases 1965-73

Author : Randy E. M Foster

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 169 pages

File Size : 29,55 MB

Release : 2012-08-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1782002227

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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.



Viet Cong and NVA Tunnels and Fortifications of the Vietnam War

Author : Gordon L. Rottman

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 166 pages

File Size : 46,39 MB

Release : 2012-09-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1782004653

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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.