Amy Griffin, Bob Hall, Andrew Ross

The Search for Tactical Success in Vietnam

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Produktbeschreibung

Thoroughly researched and engagingly written, this text provides a unique insight into counterinsurgency and Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 322
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 621g
• ISBN-13: 9781107098442
• ISBN-10: 1107098440
• Artikelnr.: 42908838

Autorenporträt

Dr Andrew Ross is a former Operations Research analyst at Central Studies Establishment, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Australian Department of Defence. He is also a military historian. He is currently a Visiting Fellow at the University of New South Wales, Canberra and is the author of numerous publications including Armed and Ready: The Industrial Development and Defence of Australia 1900-1945 and, with Bob Hall, 'Lessons From Vietnam - Combined Arms Assault Against Prepared Defences', in Michael Evans and Alan Ryan (eds.), From Breitenfeld to Baghdad: Perspectives on Combined Arms Warfare.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Balance of capability
2. The landmark battles
3. The Jungle Patrol
4. Patrol contacts
5. The ambush battle
6. Bunker busting
7. Security contacts
8. Mine warfare
9. Comparisons: 1ATF Infantry, SAS and other allied forces
10. The combat effectiveness of 1ATF
11. Clearing the VC/PAVN from Phuoc Tuy.