US Marine Rifleman in Vietnam 1965–73
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- ISBN 9781855325425
- Weight: 248g
- Dimensions: 180 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 15 Mar 1998
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Written by a veteran of the Vietnam War, this volume provides an in-depth look at the experience of the ordinary US marine 'grunt' in Vietnam.
Organisation of the corps, weaponry, equipment, uniforms, training and medical arrangements are all discussed. Featuring a rare level of detail, the book unifies all these differing aspects of marine life under the point of view of a soldier serving in the conflict.
Informed by direct personal experience, this is a unique angle on what it was like to be a US Marine rifleman in Vietnam.
Charles Melson joined the Marines in 1967. Among other conflicts, his service included the war in Vietnam. From 1986, he was a writer with the Marine Corps Historical Centre and a working member of the Marine Corps Uniform Board. His work for Osprey includes the Elite titles Vietnam Marines and Marine Recon 1940-90.
Ramiro Bujeiro is one of the top military artists in his home country of Argentina. His reputation has enabled him to work on a wide range of projects and has provided fine illustrations for many Osprey books.
