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Softcover Print: $29.95
Waterborne Warriors examines the unique watercraft operated by the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. This book combines years of painstaking research with many never-before-published photographs provided by veterans, the National Archives, and the United States Army Military History Institute. The book begins with a historical overview of riverine operations providing insight into the unique mobility challenges that faced the U.S. Army in Southeast Asia. Each type of army riverine craft is detailed in its own chapter including landing craft, hovercraft, patrol boats, airboats, and small utility boats. The hovercraft chapter provides an in-depth look at only remaining SK-5 Air-cushion Vehicle on display at Fort Eustis, VA. This book will appeal to any military history enthusiast, scale modeler, or veteran. |
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Hardcover Print: $49.95
Softcover Print: $39.95
Vietnam Ironclads presents a fascinating look at the specially designed armored gunboats used during the Vietnam War. This volume combines years of meticulous research with many never-before-seen photographs taken by navy combat veterans, and from official government archives. Each type of riverine combatant is explained in its own chapter. The book begins with a historical overview providing insight into the unique challenges of America’s twentieth century riverine assault force. Discover the interior details of an Armored Troop Carrier, Monitor, and Assault Support Patrol Boat. Also explore the only surviving river assault craft of the Vietnam War, a program 5 Command and Communications Boat. This book will appeal to any naval history enthusiast, scale modeler, or military veteran. |
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Print: $24.95
The Swift Boat photo book is a one-stop photo reference guide of the U.S. Navy Patrol Craft Fast (PCF). The book contains ove 68 detailed photographs of PCF 104, which is on display at the Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado, California. The book also includes 9 wartime shots of Swift Boats in Vietnam. This book is a perfect complement for the Masterpiece Models 1/35th scale Swift Boat model kit. |
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Disc: $14.95
Rare wartime footage of the United States Navy Swift Boat used during the Vietnam War. Compiled from raw 16-mm film, which was shot by Combat Cameramen between 1966—1968. Professionally edited and digitally re-mastered with an un-narrated music soundtrack that sets the mood as you go on a mission and witness like never before Swift Boats of TF-115 in action! |
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Disc: $14.95
Rare wartime footage of the United States Navy River Patrol Boat (PBR) used during the Vietnam War. Compiled from raw 16-mm film, which was shot by Combat Cameramen between 1966—1969. Professionally edited and digitally re-mastered with an un-narrated music soundtrack that sets the mood as you journey through the Mekong Delta and witness like never before these 31 foot fiberglass patrol boats of Task Force-116 in action! |
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During the Vietnam War the Mobile Riverine Force patrolled thousands of miles of Viet Cong infested waterways in the Mekong Delta. To counter enemy ambushes from fortifications built along the riverbanks, the navy considered an ominous solution, the employment of flamethrowers on US riverine craft. This is their story... |
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Rare wartime footage of the joint Army/Navy Mobile Riverine Force in the Republic of Vietnam. Compiled from raw 16-mm film, which was shot by U.S. Army combat cameramen nearly 40-years ago! Professionally edited and digitally remastered with a chilling soundtrack that sets the mood as you journey through the Mekong Delta and witness like never before the Riverine Force in action. |
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Rare wartime footage of the Hurricane Airboat used during the Vietnam War. Compiled from raw 16-mm film, which was shot by combat cameramen in 1966 & 1968. Professionally edited and digitally remastered with a chilling soundtrack that sets the mood as you journey through the Mekong Delta and witness like never before the Hurricane Aircat in action! |
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