Two different wars were fought in Vietnam, the jungle-and-booby-trap one down south, and the WWII-like one up on the DMZ. "I was one of a handful whose Vietnam tour was evenly split between the First and Third Marine Divisions, and saw, firsthand, the difference 170 miles could make during the war's bloodiest year." Corporal Robert Peavey was a tank commander in I Corps (Eye Corps) on the DMZ when LBJ ordered a bombing halt over the North. His compelling firsthand account chronicles operations just south of the 'Z, ...
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Two different wars were fought in Vietnam, the jungle-and-booby-trap one down south, and the WWII-like one up on the DMZ. "I was one of a handful whose Vietnam tour was evenly split between the First and Third Marine Divisions, and saw, firsthand, the difference 170 miles could make during the war's bloodiest year." Corporal Robert Peavey was a tank commander in I Corps (Eye Corps) on the DMZ when LBJ ordered a bombing halt over the North. His compelling firsthand account chronicles operations just south of the 'Z, operations that most Vietnam War histories have completely ignored. Peavey offers detailed, understandable explanations of combat strategy, strengths and shortcomings of standard-issue armament, and interservice rivalries. This Marine veteran's account is special for another reason. He served as an M48A3 Patton tank commander. Tanks were not commonplace in Vietnam. Many readers will be surprised to learn that there were quite a few tanks in Vietnam, the geography of which is characterized in the popular mind as being triple-canopy jungle and rice paddies. In fact, much of Vietnam was "good tank country, particularly northern I Corps along the DMZ, Marine Corps territory, and due to the Marines' combined arms organization, with a tank company assigned to each infantry regiment, tanks were involved in every major engagement the Corps was involved in."
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall The book is inscribed by Robert E. Peavey in pen on the half title page. The inscription reads "For Danielle good luck always R E Peavey" The book has some minor surface wear and the previous owner's name in pen on the half title page.
