Osprey's study of the Military Assistance Command of the Vietnam War (1955-1975). In 1964 Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, activated a joint unconventional task force known as the Studies and Observation Group--MACV-SOG. As a cover its mission was to conduct analysis of lessons learned in combat involved all branches of service. SOG's real mission was to conduct covert strategic reconnaissance missions into Laos, Cambodia, and South Vietnam as well as sabotage and 'Black' psychological operations. Ground, air, and naval assets were employed to insert, collect, extract, and otherwise support these operations. Drawing on detailed, first-hand accounts of the experiences of the service, including action on operations, this book will shed light on one of the most crucial units of the Vietnam War.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1849085137
ISBN-13
9781849085137
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99680336
Product Key Features
Book Title
Us Macv-Sog Reconnaissance Team in Vietnam
Number of Pages
64 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Military / Special Forces, Intelligence & Espionage, Military / Vietnam War
Illustrator
Delf, Brian, Yes
Genre
History, Political Science
Author
Gordon L. Rottman
Book Series
Warrior Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
7.1 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
23
Lccn
2011-456982
Series Volume Number
159
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
959.70434
Lc Classification Number
Ds559.8.R43
Table of Content
Introduction Chronology Recruitment/ Enlistment Training Appearance /Equipment /Conditions of Service /On Campaign /Belief and Belonging /Experience of Battle /After the Battle /Collecting/Museums/Re-enactment /Bibliography /Glossary /Index