US Marine Rifleman in Vietnam 1965 73

Written by a veteran of the Vietnam War, this volume provides an in-depth look at the experience of the ordinary US marine 'grunt' in Vietnam.Organisation of the corps, weaponry, equipment, uniforms, training and medical arrangements are all discussed. Featuring a rare level of detail, the book unifies all these differing aspects of marine life under the point of view of a soldier serving in the conflict.Informed by direct personal experience, this is a unique angle on what it was like to be a US Marine rifleman in Vietnam.