Viet Cong and NVA Tunnels and Fortifications of the Vietnam War

Name: Viet Cong and NVA Tunnels and Fortifications of the Vietnam War
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ISBN: 9781846030031

ISBN-10: 184603003X

ISBN-13: 9781846030031

Edition: 2006

Authors: Gordon L. Rottman, Chris Taylor, Lee Ray, Alex Mallinson

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Field fortifications and tunnel systems are typically thought of as defensive and active protective measures, but the VC/NVA also employed them offensively. It was common for extensive field works to be constructed to support assaults and sieges on US fire-support bases and remote camps. Their tactics reflected attempts to counter the massive firepower they faced: when directly engaging the enemy they employed “hugging” tactics (moving in and remaining closely engaged, even intermingling units, to prevent the enemy from bringing his artillery and close air support to bear). Their field works included defended villages, base camps, fortified complexes, hilltop defenses, trench systems,…

Book details

List price: $21.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Publication date: 8/29/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 64
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.87" long x 0.17" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English