Table of Contents

Introduction /Historical Background /Command Structure /Divisional Histories /Armored Forces /Ranger Command /Non-divisional Units /Combat Unit Organization /ARVN Weapons and Equipment /The ARVN Soldier /The Advisors /Conclusion

Promotional Information

A concise and detailed history of a hugely significant army that experienced hard combat for almost three decades.

About the Author

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.

Reviews

"A brief but thorough history of the First National Army of Vietnam from its original colonial structure implemented by the French and its re-organization of the Vietnam forces. The author includes a comprehensive analysis of the experiences of the typical soldier and officer corps that is often ignored or forgotten [and] provides a detailed history of command structure and order of battle." --www.mataka.org (November 2010) "... an interesting, concise and in-depth history of an army that has been relatively neglected in the wake of the Vietnam War." --Toy Soldier & Model Figure (May 2011)