Vietnam Firebases 1965-73: American and Australian Forces

by Randy E.M. Foster

Book Overview

Impressive in terms of scale and structure, the Fire Support Base became a dominant element in ground maneuver during the Vietnam War. Initially a mobile base, it soon evolved into a semi-permanent... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846031036
• ISBN13: 9781846031038
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.3" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

The story of the fortified lonley bases .

All Combat units opperated under an "artillary Fan" which consisted of a fortified position which held the artillary that fired protection for defence and offence. The FSB's usually also contained the resupply for the troops they covered as well as the field HQ for those troops. I spent three tours in Vietnam as a combat soldier and been on more FSB's than I can remember. Very acceptable book. Fast delivery

Serious military libraries will want all these histories.

Randy E.M. Foster's VIETNAM FIREBASES 1965-73: AMERICAN AND AUSTRALIAN FORCES considers artillery fire support bases of the Freeworld forces, surveying their use as troop shelters and command centers, their defense, and their key strategic role during the war. Serious military libraries will want all these histories.