Description
Documents the deployment of the US Marine Corps to Vietnam from 1965 to 1975.
About the Author
Author David Doyle's over 175 books on military subjects are noted for their inclusion of previously unpublished vintage imagery and their carefully researched text and captions.
Book Information
ISBN 9780764362606
Author David Doyle
Format Hardback
Page Count 128
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 508g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 229mm * 17mm
The March 1965 landing of the US Marine Corps at Da Nang, South Vietnam, marked the first large-scale deployment of US forces to the region. From then on, the Marine Corps fought continuously until May 1975, when two Marines became the last US servicemen killed in that war during the Mayaguez battle.
- Over 200 archival photos, many never before published
- Documents the weapons, vehicles, and equipment of the Marines
- Small arms, mortars and artillery, tanks, amphibious, armored and soft-skinned vehicles, helicopters, uniforms, and personal and specialist equipment are featured.
- Superb-quality photos and detailed captions, including photos from such legendary Marine Corps battles as Hue and Khe Sanh.
Written by prolific military author David Doyle, this comprehensive volume is part of the popular Legends of Warfare series.
About the Author
Author David Doyle's over 175 books on military subjects are noted for their inclusion of previously unpublished vintage imagery and their carefully researched text and captions.
Book Information
ISBN 9780764362606
Author David Doyle
Format Hardback
Page Count 128
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 508g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 229mm * 17mm
