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BL
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799506
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b619565
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| Main Entry
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Gordon L. Rottman; illustrated by Peter Dennis.
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| Title & Author
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Vietnam infantry tactics\ Gordon L. Rottman; illustrated by Peter Dennis.
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| Publication Statement
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Oxford ; Long Island City, NY: Osprey Pub., 2011
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| Series Statement
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Elite series, 186.
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64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
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| ISBN
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1849085056
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: 1849085064
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: 9781849085052
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: 9781849085069
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| Contents
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Introduction: The opposing forces --; Terrain and climate: Varieties of vegetation ; Roads ; The impact of the "Rome plow" ; Maps ; Temperature and humidity --; Infantry Unit organization: Divisions and regiments/brigades ; Battalions and companies ; Rifle platoons: US Army --; US Marine Corps --; ARVN --; Australian Task Force --; Infantry weapons: Rifles ; Light machine guns ; Grenade-launchers ; Assessment --; Mobility: Airmobility ; Water transport ; Mechanized tactics --; Movement on foot: Movement formations ; Engagements ; The "RON" position --; Fire support: Artillery ; Air support ; Radio communications --; Small-Unit tactics: Linear and non-linear battlefields ; Tactical areas of responsibility / "Triangular" organization ; Patrols: reconnaissance, security, combat ; Ambushes: layouts, getting into position, ranges, counterambush tactics, tactical errors ; Area-saturation operation: 2d ARVN Division, 1963 --; cordon and search --; search and destroy --; Conclusions.
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Reveals the evolving US, Viet Cong and NVA tactics at battalion level and below throughout the Vietnam War. Beginning with a description of the terrain, climate and the unique nature of operations, the author explains how unit organisation was broken down by combatant forces and the impact this had on the kind of tactics they employed.
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United States. -- Army -- History -- Vietnam War, 1961-1975.
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United States. -- Army. -- Infantry -- Drill and tactics -- History -- 20th century.
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United States. -- Marine Corps -- Drill and tactics -- History -- 20th century.
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| LC Classification
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DS557.7G673 2011
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| Added Entry
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Gordon L Rottman
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Peter Dennis
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