Small Arms Of The Vietnam War
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Small Arms Of The Vietnam War
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Author : Dale A. Dye
language : en
Publisher: Warriors Publishing Group
Release Date : 2018-08-19
Small Arms Of The Vietnam War written by Dale A. Dye and has been published by Warriors Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-19 with History categories.
With modern military emphasis on whiz-bang weapons technology and the constant quest for things that make a bigger bang on the battlefield, it’s easy to forget that at the dark heart of war stands an infantryman and his individual weapons. Those who understand warfare from research or from personal experience generally realize this about the conflicts that have plagued mankind since the dawn of time. Infantry weapons—often referred to as small arms—have fascinated soldiers and scholars for decades as they are the most personal aspects of combat. Small arms come into play when contact is close and potentially lethal. This was particularly true during the long, frustrating war in Vietnam, but much of the focus in studying that conflict has been either on aerial weapons—strike aircraft or armed helicopters—or on the originally much-maligned M16 rifle. There were huge numbers of other weapons used by both sides, but they are often ignored and rarely seen being used in combat action. This book solves that problem. Divided into easily digestible sections and preceded by cogent discussions of each weapon type, the authors have presented an intriguing collection of photographs that depict the primary small (and not so small) infantry arms most common on Vietnam battlefields. There are rare and stirring images here that depict what it was like to fight in the jungle-covered mountains and in the rice paddies. Viewing these images is like studying a primer about one of America’s longest and deadliest wars. "We have a new generation of combat veterans among us these days. Men and women who carried a new generation of weapons to war into places such as Iraq and Afghanistan, who have returned with a fresh understanding about the crucial importance of small arms in warfare. They understand...that there is no strategy or tactic that equals victory in armed conflict if it does not include that muddy, grimy, dog-tired infantryman with just his personal weapon to help him survive in a life-and-death encounter." – American Rifleman "It’s an excellent book for anyone with an interest in the details of 20th-century infantry weapons, especially historians and collectors." – Booksmith
Misfire
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Author : Bob Orkand
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2019-07-26
Misfire written by Bob Orkand and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-26 with History categories.
The M16 rifle is one of the world’s most famous firearms, iconic as the American weapon of the Vietnam War—and, indeed, as the U.S. military’s standard service rifle until only a few years ago. But the story of the M16 in Vietnam is anything but a success story. In the early years of the war, the U.S. military had a problem: its primary infantry rifle, the M14, couldn’t stand up to the enemy’s AK-47s. The search was on for a replacement that was lighter weight, more durable, and more lethal than the M14. After tests (some of which the new rifle had failed) and debates (more than a few rooted in the army brass’s resistance to change), Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara ordered the adoption of the M16, which was rushed through production and rushed to Vietnam, reaching troops’ hands in early 1965. Problems appeared immediately. Soldiers were often not adequately trained to maintain the new rifle (in fact some were told the new rifle was “self-cleaning”), nor were they always given cleaning supplies or instructions. The harsh jungle climate corroded the rifle’s chamber, exacerbated by the manufacturer’s decision against chrome-plating the chamber. The ammunition that accompanied the rifles sent to Vietnam was incompatible with the M16 and was the principal cause of the failure to extract malfunctions. The result was the M16 often jammed, making the rifle “about as effective as a muzzleloader,” in the words of one officer. Men were killed in combat because they couldn’t return fire until the malfunction was cleared. Congress investigated and the rifle and its ammunition were incrementally modified, greatly improving its reliability over the next few years. Troop training was also improved. But the damage to the M16’s reputation could not be undone, and many soldiers remained deeply skeptical of their rifle through the war’s end. Misfire combines insider knowledge of U.S. Army weapons development with firsthand combat experience in Vietnam to tell the story of the M16 in Vietnam. Even as it details the behind-the-scenes development, tests, and debates that brought this rifle into service, the book also describes men and M16s in action on the battlefield, never losing sight of the soldiers who carried M16s in the jungles of Vietnam and all too often suffered the consequences of decisions they had nothing to do with.
Machines And Weaponry Of The Vietnam War
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Author : Charlie Samuels
language : en
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Release Date : 2013-01-01
Machines And Weaponry Of The Vietnam War written by Charlie Samuels and has been published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
One of the longest and most controversial wars in American history, the Vietnam conflict, was a time of great advances in military technology. Readers explore the world of military machines and the science behind the United States’ battles in Vietnam. Full-color photographs will show readers the airplanes, artillery, and chemical weapons that powered the American attack. Firsthand accounts from soldiers who developed and operated these weapons will help readers understand how the development and application of technology can mean the difference between winning and losing the biggest battles in history.
Weapons Gear And Uniforms Of The Vietnam War
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Author : Shelley Tougas
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 2012
Weapons Gear And Uniforms Of The Vietnam War written by Shelley Tougas and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Military weapons categories.
"Describes the uniforms, gear, and weapons used by U.S. and North Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War"--Provided by publisher.
Vietnam War Us Allied Combat Equipments
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Author : Gordon L. Rottman
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-01-26
Vietnam War Us Allied Combat Equipments written by Gordon L. Rottman and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-26 with History categories.
Over the eight years of the Vietnam War, US forces used three major types of equipment sets, with numerous modifications for particular circumstances. Different equipments were also used by Special Forces, the South Vietnamese, and other allied ground troops. Vietnam War US & Allied Combat Equipments offers a comprehensive examination of the gear that US and allied soldiers had strapped around their bodies, what they contained, and what those items were used for. Fully illustrated with photographs and artwork detailing how each piece of equipment was used and written by a Special Forces veteran of the conflict, this book will fascinate enthusiasts of military equipment and will be an ideal reference guide for re-enactors, modellers and collectors of Vietnam War memorabilia.
Armoured Warfare In The Vietnam War
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Author : Michael Green
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2014-10-30
Armoured Warfare In The Vietnam War written by Michael Green and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-30 with History categories.
Historian and collector Michael Green shows in this fascinating and graphically illustrated book that the two wars that engulfed Indochina and North and South Vietnam over 30 years were far more armoured in nature than typically thought of. By skilful use of imagery and descriptive text he describes the many variants deployed and their contribution.??The ill-fated French Expeditionary Force was largely US equipped with WW2 M3 and M5 Stuart, M4 Sherman and M24 light tanks as well as armoured cars and half-tracks. Most of these eventually went to the Army of the Republic of Vietnam but were outdated and ineffective due to lack of logistics and training.??The US Army and Marine Corps build-up in the 1960s saw vast quantities of M48 Pattons, M113 APCs and many specialist variants and improvised armoured vehicles arrive in theatre. The Australians brought their British Centurion tanks. ??But it was the Russians, Chinese and North Vietnamese who won the day and their T-38-85 tanks, ZSU anti-aircraft platforms and BTR-40 and -50 swept the Communists to victory.??This fine book brings details and images of all these diverse weaponry to the reader in one volume.
Silence Was A Weapon The Vietnam War In The Villages A Personal Perspective
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Author : Stuart A. Herrington
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Silence Was A Weapon The Vietnam War In The Villages A Personal Perspective written by Stuart A. Herrington and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with categories.
The Illustrated History Of The Vietnam War
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Author : Andrew Wiest
language : en
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd
Release Date : 2015-07-15
The Illustrated History Of The Vietnam War written by Andrew Wiest and has been published by Amber Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-15 with History categories.
A compelling account of one of the most brutal conflicts of modern history that includes eye-witness accounts of the battles and incidents of America’s undeclared war.
Long Range War
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Author : Peter R. Senich
language : en
Publisher: Paladin Press
Release Date : 2007-07-01
Long Range War written by Peter R. Senich and has been published by Paladin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-07-01 with categories.
The Vietnam War marked the first time that the U.S. military brought together trained snipers, custom rifles, telescopic sights, special ammunition and sound suppressors, and employed them successfully in combat. This work focuses on a small but significant aspect of modern military history: the army sniper program, the fielding of the XM21 sniper rifle and the Adjustable Ranging Telescope, and the combat application of sound suppression devices for rifles and special carbines.
Tools Of War
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Author : Edgar C. Doleman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
Tools Of War written by Edgar C. Doleman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with History categories.
"Technology in Vietnam, 1965-1973"--Jacket subtitle.