US Army Rangers & LRRP Units 1942–87 by Gordon L Rottman

US Army Rangers & LRRP Units 1942–87 by Gordon L Rottman

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Gordon L. Rottman explores the history of these unique troops, starting with the original 'Rogers' Rangers' company of 1756.

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US Army Rangers & LRRP Units 1942–87 by Gordon L Rottman

Ranger - the very word conjures up visions of small, highly trained units executing lightning-fast raids on an unexpecting enemy. It is also synonymous with high esprit de corps and excellence at arms. The US Army Rangers provide units of well-disciplined soldiers who possess the knowledge and courage to operate on their own, deep behind enemy lines. Gordon L. Rottman explores the history of these unique troops, starting with the original 'Rogers' Rangers' company of 1756, whose daring operations and deep penetrations of enemy-held country laid down the pattern for all subsequent Ranger units to follow.

Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments before retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.

Ronald Volstad is one of the world's most respected military illustrators and has contributed to Osprey titles including the superb US Army Airborne 1940-90. He currently lives and works in Alberta, Canada.

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ISBN 13 9780850457957
ISBN 10 0850457955
Title US Army Rangers & LRRP Units 1942–87
Author Gordon L Rottman
Series Elite
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1987-09-24
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.