Osprey Fortress 33 : Special Forces Camps in Vietnam 1961-1970

In 1961 US Special Forces units began entering remote areas of Vietnam dominated by the Viet Cong. Their task was to organize local defense and strike forces aimed at stopping the enemy from gaining further control of such areas. The Green Berets set up fortified camps akin to forts of the old American Frontier, but adapted to modern warfare, from which indigenous troops defended local villages and attacked and harassed the enemy. How these camps were constructed, developed, and defended is documented here for the first time. This book also covers the weapons, barriers, and obstacles used in these camps, providing specific examples of camp design, and details how they withstood the test of battle against a determined and resourceful enemy. Text by Gordon Rottman with illustrations by Chris Taylor.

Contents

• Introduction
• The Threat
• Camp Design
• Camp Construction
• Camp Defense
• The Test of Battle
• Aftermath
• Glossary
• Bibliography
• Index