Vietnam Firebases 1965-73

American and Australian Forces

Vietnam Firebases 1965-73 cover

Vietnam Firebases 1965-73

American and Australian Forces

Description

Artillery fire support bases of the Freeworld forces played a critical role in the conduct of operations during the Vietnam War. They served to lay down high-volume fire on enemy firing sites, supported friendly infantry operations, and executed harassing fire missions where exact targets were not known. But the firebases themselves which housed a range of other facilities such as troop shelters, surveillance radars and command centers had to be defended against ground attack, and as a result became significant fortifications in their own right. This book describes the design, development and operational history of the fire support bases throughout the conflict.

Product details

Published 20 Aug 2012
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781782002222
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 3 b/w; 19 col
Series Fortress
Short code FOR 58
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Peter Dennis

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