Overview
Commonly mistaken for the locally raised Viet Cong, the NVA was an entirely different force, conducting large-scale operations in a conventional war. Despite limited armour, artillery and air support, the NVA were an extremely politicized and professional force with strict control measures and leadership concepts. Gordon Rottman follows the fascinating life of the highly motivated infantryman from conscription and induction through training to real combat experiences. Covering the evolution of the forces from 1958 onwards, this book takes an in-depth look at the civilian and military lives of the soldiers, whilst accompanying artwork details the uniforms, weapons and equipment used by the NVA in their clash against America and her allies.
Full Product Details
Author: Gordon L. Rottman ,
Brian Delf
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Volume: No. 135
Dimensions:
Width: 18.40cm
, Height: 0.70cm
, Length: 24.80cm
Weight: 0.242kg
ISBN: 9781846033711
ISBN 10: 1846033713
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 10 February 2009
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Language: English
Reviews
Gordon Rottman's North Vietnamese Army Soldier 1958-75 provides specialty military collections with an in-depth focus on the NVA, a politicized, professional force with strict organizational concepts. From their training to combat routines, chapters survey uniforms, equipment and strategies alike. - California Bookwatch (April 2009) <br> In No. 135 of Osprey's Warrior series, Gordon Rottman, a Special Forces Vietnam veteran with a background in intelligence, among other things, has compiled a detailed dossier on the recruiting, training, indoctrination, equipment, tactics, morale and everyday life of the bo doi. .. North Vietnamese Army Soldier 1958-75 should give the Vietnam War scholar a better idea of what the Americans and South Vietnamese were up against. -Jon Guttman, Vietnam Magazine (June 2009) <br> North Vietnamese Army Soldier by Gordon L Rottman is part of Osprey's Warrior series, which seeks to provide insights into the daily lives of history's fighting
Author Information
Gordon L Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a special operations forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.
