Vietnam was one of the most controversial wars of our time, and this book analyzes the military machine that went to war there. The author looks at its strengths and weaknesses, its organisation, manpower, armour and artillery, and tells the stories behind those who fought in Vietnam.
Leroy Thompson has trained and advised military and police special operations units around the world, focusing especially on the tactical use of firearms. He has previously had 38 books published. He has also appeared as a weapons expert on documentaries for Discovery, National Geographic and the BBC.
Leroy Thompson served in Vietnam with the U.S. Air Force and was a police officer for several years after leaving the military.