The US Marine Corps in the Vietnam War: III Marine Amphibious Force 1965–75

Osprey Battle Orders #19

by Ed Gilbert

This book covers the US Marine Corps in the Vietnam War, centring on the structure and function of the two Fleet Marine Force (FMF) divisions and the corps command level, III Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF). This detailed examination of III MAF explores its infantry, armor, artillery, aviation, service and engineer elements. Author Ed Gilbert explains how they functioned and highlights tensions that arose in the command structure as the war progressed. He also illustrates how the two FMF divisions bore the brunt of the fighting in the more conventional war against Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army units, and the very different role of the four Combined Action Battalions based in Viatnamese Villages.

Genres: Military History

96 pages, Paperback

First published June 27, 2006

Reviews

[Martin Koenigsberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good overall look at the USMC role in VietNam in the pivotal decade. This a fine short resource for those hoping to get their head around tactics, strategy and logistics. That said for a complete history one has to look elsewhere. This is more a quick guide for the modeller , gamer or military enthusiast. Good depth, written by a former Marine and filled with great pictures and maps.