A good primer but skewed toward the US Military

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	• US Army Infantryman in Vietnam 1965-73 (Warrior) Gordon Rottman Osprey Publishing, 2005 - 64 pages average customer review:based on 1 review view larger image
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A good primer but skewed toward the US Military

This book gives one a good feel of what it was to be an Infantry man in the Vietnam war. From basic training to combat and being a short-timer. However it only seems to use the testimony of those who voluntarily enlisted rather than unwilling draftees therefore providing the views of professional soldiers. It also only scratches the surface when broaching the subject of American troop atrocities, and nobody from the "rear" is ever mentioned in this or any other book about Vietnam. It feels like a slightly sanitised official version of events. For the flipside of this account read Nam by Mark Baker

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This book tells the compelling story of the average US infantryman in Vietnam. Beginning with conscription, enlistment, Basic Training, and Advanced Individual Training at the Armed Forces Induction Center at Fort Polk (the infamous ?Tigerland?), it goes on to explore the day-to-day realities of service in Vietnam, from routine tasks at the firebase to search-and-destroy missions, rocket attacks, and firefights in the field. Weaponry, clothing, and equipment are all described and shown in detailed color plates. A vivid picture of the unique culture and experiences of these soldiers emerges ? from their vernacular to the prospect of returning to an indifferent, if not hostile, homeland.

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