The Vietnam War handbook : US armed forces in Vietnam / Andrew Rawson.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (page 309) and index.

Background to a long war -- Command and control -- Those who served -- Combat arms -- Combat support -- Special forces -- Intelligence -- Support services -- Divisional organization and operations -- The soldier -- Weapons -- Equipment -- Tour of duty -- Naval command in Southeast Asia -- The air war -- Free world allies -- South Vietnam's armed forces -- The Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army -- The aftermath.

This fully illustrated reference book examines all aspects of the war in South-east Asia. It looks at the role played by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, including the command structure, combat arms, support troops, weaponry and tactics, and America's Allies. The Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army's structure and tactics complete the picture of the war and its impact on America and South-east Asia.