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Virtual Macedonia Bookstore - US Army Infantryman in Vietnam 1965-73 (Warrior)
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List Price: $18.95
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Manufacturer: Osprey Publishing
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 356.1097309597
EAN: 9781841768878
ISBN: 1841768871
Label: Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer: Osprey Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 64
Publication Date: 2005-07-13
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date: 2005-07-13
Studio: Osprey Publishing
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Summary: The GRUNTS description... perfect abreviated info.
Comment: The text is very good and informative, but for once (in a while) the artwork is ALSO up to it (not always granted in the OSPREY's which had ups and downs on the matter). The idea of following in the drawings the same character from recruit to veteran is a new one in the series.
I also found the info about weapons and gear, and squads and platoons effectives detailed and to the point.
Any would be wargamer of the period MUST HAVE if a FNG*.
ADB
PS: In fact after getting this one I read a lot of the other books of the author... and I was not disappointed.
* Funny New Guy
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Summary: A good primer but skewed toward the US Military
Comment: This book gives one a good feel of what it was to be an Infantry man in the Vietnam war. From basic training to combat and being a short-timer. However it only seems to use the testimony of those who voluntarily enlisted rather than unwilling draftees therefore providing the views of professional soldiers. It also only scratches the surface when broaching the subject of American troop atrocities, and nobody from the "rear" is ever mentioned in this or any other book about Vietnam. It feels like a slightly sanitised official version of events. For the flipside of this account read Nam by Mark Baker
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This book tells the compelling story of the average US infantryman in Vietnam. Beginning with conscription, enlistment, Basic Training, and Advanced Individual Training at the Armed Forces Induction Center at Fort Polk (the infamous âTigerlandâ), it goes on to explore the day-to-day realities of service in Vietnam, from routine tasks at the firebase to search-and-destroy missions, rocket attacks, and firefights in the field. Weaponry, clothing, and equipment are all described and shown in detailed color plates. A vivid picture of the unique culture and experiences of these soldiers emerges â" from their vernacular to the prospect of returning to an indifferent, if not hostile, homeland.
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