The Marine Corps in Vietnam
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Author
Contributions
- Ramiro Bujeiro (Illustrator) - Contributor
Publication
2000-07-25 - Osprey Publishing
Language
English
Word Count
16,000 words, Guess
Page Count
64 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Internet Archivemarinecorpsvietn00ospr
- ISBN-101841761052
- ISBN-139781841761053
- Goodreads4398105
- LibraryThing2063017
and 3 more
- Better World Books9781841761053
- Better World BooksO9-BGW-901
- Open LibraryOL8922101M
Description
This volume provides an in-depth look at the experiences of the ordinary US Marine 'grunt' participating in the Vietnam conflict. Organisation of the Corps, weaponry, equipment, uniforms, training and medical arrangements are all detailed, with the unifying theme of examining all these differing aspects of marine life from the point of view of a soldier serving in the conflict. The author, Charles Melson, actually served in Vietnam, and it is this personal experience that allows him to provide such a unique angle on the life of the average US Marine in this bloody conflict.
First Sentence
Portrayed are US Marine riflemen as they "locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or repel the enemy's assaults by fire and close combat".
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- The Marine Corps in Vietnam
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