Vietnam War

New York: Ballantine, 2002. The definitive volume on the daring raid to rescue American prisoners of war at Son Tay Prison, the author explores in detail this operational failure, the American pows had ben moved some 3 months earliar, a great read, index, 371pp, in very good condition with a very good dust jacket. Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Novato CA: Presidio Press, 1984. Hard Cover. Small 8vo. The author was chief defense counsel for 11 Field Force in Vietnam, as such he defended several high profile cases. The most famous was the case of the Green Berets accused of terminating a double agent. Here in this volume are some of his most interesting cases. A good read. military book club, 173pp, This volume is in very good condition with a very good dust jacket. VG/VG. more information

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Boulder Colorado: Paladin Press, 1990. Hard Cover. Military Book Club. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The author explores the superb record of Seal teams during the Vietnam war. As well as information on specific missions, details of equipment and weapons utilized are also included. Excellent background on operations in Vietnam, illustrated with b/w photographs, 256pp, This volume and dust jacket are in very good condition, protected by bro dart, VG/VG. more information

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London: Bison Books, 1989. Cloth. 2nd Printing. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. The Vietnam Experience is a fascinating look at the war through the eyes of front line troops including corpsman, combat infantrymen and officers. This difficult period in American history is well illustrated with b/w & colour photographs. 192pp, This volume is in very good condition. The dust jacket is in very good condition showing slight shelf wear. VG/VG. more information

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Virginia USA: RIF Marketing, 1981. Cloth. Second Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The author spent 42 months impriosoned by the Viet Cong, most of it at the infamous "Hanoi Hilton", In this volume he explores in detail the events that took place, signed & dedicated by the author to a fellow officer, some fascinating insight into a brave man's ordeal, 298pp, This volume is in very good condition, the dust jcket is lightly chipped, displays edge wear and has one minor chip missing from the bottom rear of the jacket,. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 8vo. more information

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TORONTO: Bantam Books, 1985. excellent story of the valient men who flew the F-105 Thud bomber over North Vietnam, includes some line drawings, 230pp, Military book club edition, . Military Book Club. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Military Book Club. more information

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Texas: Squadron/Signal Publications, 1984. An in depth look at Army chopper airmobility, a close up look at the Vietnam war and the role of Hueys, Cobras and troop carrying "Slicks", from the First Cav's launch at An Khe 1965 to the final assault in Laos and the Saigon evacution in 1975. illustrated, 64pp, hard cover, map end papers, light wear to the dust jacket edges, . Military Book Club. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Military Book Club. more information

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Carrollton Texas: Squadron/Signal Publications, 1984. excellent edition on Air to Air combat in the Vietnam war, rear cover art work by the author , photographs, features some of the top combat pilots of the war, 80pp, very good condition. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York: Random House, 1992. One of the best books to ever come out of the Vietnam War, the use of helicopters to transport large groups of men in and out of combat was pioneered in Ia Drang, one of the best books written on infantry combat, 412pp, index, hard cover with a lightly shelf worn dust jacket, . Hard Cover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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University of Queensland Press, 1985. Cloth. First Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The author spent 1967-1968 in Vietnam reporting for Reuters, his reports were up close and personal, an excellent view through a reporters eyes, 259pp, this volume and dust jacket are in very good condition, Vg/VG. more information

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New York: Arno Press, 1978. Hard Cover. Good/Good. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The author explores the Vietnam war from an Air Force perspective and explains how the United States Air Force utilized the air war to develope and utilize new weaponry and electronic counter measures, a fascinating read, book club, 361pp, felt pen mark on front free end paper, corners slightly bumped, the dust jacket has a small closed tear, otherwise G/G. more information

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New York: Morgan & Morgan, 1984. No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A Photographic record of Post-Traumatic Stress with selected essays, The response to the war in Vietnam and its non support by a large faction of the American public left jagged scars in the psych of the returning Vietnam veteran.In the 1970's statistics were explaining what the vets could not, that they were experiencing some real problems. 110pp, selected essays with insight by those who have lived and are still living the experience. soft cover, no dust jacket, some slight rubbing to the corners otherwise Good.. more information

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New York: Crown Publishers. 1989. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. First Edition. Ex-Library. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The author's search for fellow Marines, survivors of a brutal ambush at a forgotten bridge in Vietnam. An attempt to rebuild old friendships becomes something more. A poignant look at friendships forged by war. 310pp, illustrated by b/w photographs. former owners signature inside front cover, Ex-Lib, light markings on fore edge and one stamp inside front cover, otherwise Vg/Vg.. more information

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New York: Random House, 1984. Hard Cover. Stated 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Black American service men served with honour and distinction during the Vietnam War. Often on the front line, Black soldiers accounted for 23% of the fatalities even though they comprised approx 10% of the American population.In this volume black soldiers tell their story, an honest and compelling account of serving in Vietnam. 311pp, illustrated with b/w photographs, remainder mark on bottom fore edge, former owners stamp inside front cover, this volume is in very good condition with a very good dust jacket, protected by bro dart. VG/VG. more information

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New York: G.P.Putnams Son's, 1983. The true story of PFC Robert Garwood, an American soldier who became a prisoner during the Vietnam war and subsequently was court martialed upon his return home.a fascinating read and a window on the Vietnam war, 477pp, hard cover in VG condition, light wear to the dust jacket edges. Military Book Club. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Military Book Club. more information

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