Uniforms and Equipment of U.S. Army Infantry, LRRPs, and Rangers in Vietnam – Historical Reference Book – Schiffer Publishing from Schiffer Publishing

Description

This new, extensively researched volume is a comprehensive guide to the history, development, wear, and use of uniforms and equipment during America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. Using re-constructed photos the author recreates the look and appearance of the American Soldier in Vietnam. Rangers, medics, scouts, RTO’s, machine gunners, Pathfinders, and riflemen are all here and accompanied by detailed text. For the first time, see easily recognizable dating system used by the U.S. Government supply system to date the items on the manufacturer tag.

Packed with over 500 detailed color photographs, and over 100 never before seen original photos from veterans, as well as many close-ups, this book fills an important gap in the collectors reference library and will be invaluable for collectors, living historians, re-enactors, modelers, curators, and artists alike.