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Vietnam Airmobile Warfare Tactics

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Vietnam Airmobile Warfare Tactics by Gordon L. Rottman offers an insightful look into the composition, capabilities, and missions of US Army and Marine Corps helicopter and airmobile units during the Vietnam War. The book focuses on the classic airmobile assault mission, detailing its planning, preparation, and execution. It explores how troop-carrying 'slicks' and their 'gunship' escorts operated amid the hazards faced on landing zones (LZs). Illustrated with wartime photos, organisation charts, and colour plates, this volume vividly presents the machines and tactics employed in airmobile warfare.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in military history, particularly those fascinated by aviation tactics and the Vietnam War. It suits veterans, historians, and enthusiasts seeking a detailed, technical account of airmobile operations.

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A Vietnam veteran explains the composition, capabilities, equipment and missions of the US Army and Marine Corps helicopter and airmobile units in the Vietnam war - and exactly how they carried out their missions.

A Vietnam veteran explains the composition, capabilities, equipment and missions of the US Army and Marine Corps helicopter and airmobile units in the Vietnam war - and exactly how they carried out their missions.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

A Vietnam veteran explains the composition, capabilities, equipment and missions of the US Army and Marine Corps helicopter and airmobile units in the Vietnam war - and exactly how they carried out their missions.

This compact, yet detailed volume centres on the classic airmobile assault mission: how it was planned and prepared; how the troop-carrying β€œslicks” and their β€œgunship” escorts and support teams actually operated; and the opposition and hazards that they faced on the LZ.

The text is illustrated with wartime photos, organisation charts, and colour plates showing both the machines and the tactics that were employed.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846031366

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 45 b/w; 8 col

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Adam Hook

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Gordon 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 Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.

Adam Hook
studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on the Aztecs, the Greeks, the American Civil War and the American Revolution. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.

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