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Khe Sanh 1967-68 - Marines Battle for Vietnam's Vital Hilltop Base

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Campaign Series - Post World War II


Product Info

Title
Khe Sanh 1967-68 - Marines Battle for Vietnam's Vital Hilltop Base
Publisher
Category
Author
Gordon Rottman
Publish Year
2005
Pages
96
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147397762
MFG. Part #
OSPCAM150
Type
Softcover
Series
CAM150

Description

Khe Sanh was a small village in northwest South Vietnam that sat astride key North Vietnamese infiltration routes. In September 1966 a Marine battalion deployed into the area. Action gradually increased as the NVA attempted to destroy Free World Forces bases, and the siege of Khe Sanh proper began in October 1967. The bitter fight lasted into July 1968 when, with the changing strategic and tactical situation, the base was finally closed. This book details the siege and explains how, although the NVA successfully overran a Special Forces camp nearby, it was unable to drive US forces from Khe Sanh.