Anatomy of a Division, 1st Cav in Vietnam by Shelby I. Stanton
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Anatomy of a Division, 1st Cav in Vietnam
Shelby I. Stanton
Presidio Press
1987
First Editon, first printing
An analysis of the 1st Cavalry Division in terms of its distinctive fighting concepts and its role as modern cavalry. In action in Vietnam, the story of the 1st Cav demonstrates several aspects of these concepts: the striking potention of helicoptered infantry; the effectiveness of a operation LeJeune, airlifting a major task force into unfamiliar territory on short notice; the flexible response of modern aerial cavalry and the ability to displace units between combat theaters and penetrate enemy base areas; and the devastating firepower as demonstrated by the tactical response of the 1st Cav in the fighting a Quang Tri, the air assault in Ia Drang Valley, the releif of Khe Sanh. Wherever they were sent, the 1st Cav demonstrated they were a superb fighting machine. The airmobile concept was a reality proved in action.
Hard cover
black coated paper over boards, bright gilt lettering on spine in a graphic dust jacket. X, 268 pages, 8 1/2" X 6 1/4". Includes maps and photographs, with appendices, bibliography and index.
Book is fine, like new in a very good dust jacket with a short tear on top edge, a small chip along bottom edge of back panel, and a small patch of color fade where a label apparently was removed.
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