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.
یادداشتهای مربوط به خلاصه یا چکیده
متن يادداشت
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.
موضوع (اسم عام یاعبارت اسمی عام)
موضوع مستند نشده
United States. -- Army -- History -- Vietnam War, 1961-1975.
موضوع مستند نشده
United States. -- Army. -- Infantry -- Drill and tactics -- History -- 20th century.
موضوع مستند نشده
United States. -- Marine Corps -- Drill and tactics -- History -- 20th century.
رده بندی کنگره
شماره رده
DS557
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7
نشانه اثر
G673
2011
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