US Marine Corps Tank Crewman 1965–70

Vietnam

US Marine Corps Tank Crewman 1965–70 cover

Description

By 1960, following Korea, tanks and their crews had proved themselves to be a fundamental part of the Marine Corps' combined arms team. When the Marines were ordered to Vietnam in 1965, they took their tanks with them. This book explores this decision, which created a political storm. The presence of the tanks became a lightning rod for accusations of an 'escalation' of the war. Nevertheless, the tanks not only proved their value in the anti-guerrilla campaigns, but also amid the bitter conventional fighting and extraordinary casualties at Hue City. The ability to undertake such radical change and to prevail demonstrated the versatility, courage and tenacity that are the hallmarks of the 'ordinary' Marine.

Table of Contents

Introduction · Chronology · Enlistment · Training · Belief & Belonging · Appearance & Dress · Everyday Life · Field Operations · Combat - the Tet Offensive · Museums, Collections & Historical Records · Collecting · Cinematic Treatment · Reenactment · Glossary · Bibliography · Color plate commentary · Index

Product details

Published Oct 22 2004
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781841767185
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 51 b/w; 9 col
Dimensions 10 x 7 inches
Series Warrior
Short code WAR 90
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Ed Gilbert

Ed Gilbert has written numerous titles in Osprey’s…

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Howard Gerrard

Howard Gerrard studied at the Wallasey School of A…

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