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A Guide to the Life of a U.S. Infantryman in Vietnam

This concise and informative book succeeds in its ambitious goal to produce a comprehensive document on the field experiences of U.S. Army infantrymen in Vietnam, presented in the form of a soldier’s manual.

Drawing on a wealth of sources, including field manuals, technical and weapons manuals, reconstructs the Vietnam War from the perspective of American soldiers operating in the field.

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