This illustrated series presents the uniforms and equipment of the
United States Army from the nineteenth century to the present day. Each
volume combines detailed and informative captions with over 100 rare and
unusual images. These books are a must for anyone interested in American
military uniforms and the history of the United States Army.
On the morning of March 8th, 1965, the men of the United States Marine
Corps prepared to land on Red Beach II in the Republic of Vietnam. The
resulting conflict became the most protracted war of the Corps' history.
The Marines evolved through early, nervous attempts to fend off the
North Vietnamese enemy, to 'hearts and minds' programmes with the local
population, and the larger operations Hastings and Dewey Canyon, where
fighting resembled some of the worst in the Pacific arena of World War
II.
This illustrated guide brings together more than 100 rare and unusual
photographs to demonstrate the uniforms, insignia and equipment of the
U.S.M.C., including the M14 rifle (later replaced by the M16); grenades,
mines and flamethrowers; body armor flak jackets, helmets, camouflage
and jungle boots; and transports such as the LVTP-5, Sea Knight and
Chinook.