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Stanton does what he did with WW2 Order of Battle, in bringing structure to the units that served in the Vietnam War. Born right after WW2, I grew up a military brat and often wondered about the units that made up our effort in WW2. To me, reading Vietnam Order of Battle was not difficult, but I would imagine that it would present a challenge to others.

Stanton does what he did with WW2 Order of Battle, in bringing structure to the units that served in the Vietnam War. Born right after WW2, I grew up a military brat and often wondered about the units that made up our effort in WW2. To me, reading Vietnam Order of Battle was not difficult, but I would imagine that it would present a challenge to others.

Here, for the first time, is the complete, illustrated reference to US Army and allied ground forces in Vietnam-a data source that's encyclopedic scope and astonishing in detail.
This 416 page compendium covers the entire organization, structure and operations of US and allied ground forces in Vietnam from 1961-1973. A logbook of the booth once of over 3 1/2 million fighting men, it documents every major army units stationed in Vietnam and provides all the critical data about their tour of service, including official unit designation... Unit function... Arrival and departure dates... Unit locations... Authorized strength... Previous station... Distinctive insignia.
Vietnam order of battle also brings together a wealth of other information not available In one place anywhere else, including: a complete full-color collection of more than 400 stick of insignia-every authorized insignia worn during the Vietnam War.
A photo collection of the major vehicles and weapons used by the US Army in Vietnam
more than two dozen strategic maps
Army deployments and stations
casualty and lost listings
medal of honor recipients
for anyone with an Interest in the Vietnam War-veterans, military enthusiasts, researchers, modelers, teachers, historians-in him order of battle is an indispensable diary that provides a complete and factual record of the unique war