Author:
Rottman, Gordon L.
Imprint:Oxford ; New York : Osprey, 2010.
Description48 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 25 cm.
Note:INTRODUCTION. The ARVN's mixed reputation - The American/Vietnamese relationship - The country, and the enemy -- EVOLUTION OF THE ARVN. L' Arme Nationale Vietnamienne, 1951-55 - French defeat and withdrawal, 1954-56 - Army of the Republic of Vietnam, 1955 -- COMMAND STRUCTURE. Joint General Staff ; Regional commands: corps, and military regions - Corps tactical zones - Divisional tactical zones - Restored military regions, 1972-75 - Special tactical zones -- DIVISIONAL ORGANIZATION. Branch, formation and unit designations ; Divisional organization pre-1959 - Divisional reorganization from 1959 - Divisional activations - Divisional order of battle, c.1969 ; Divisional histories: Light/Field/Infantry Divisions - Airborne Division -- RANGER COMMAND -- UNIT ORGANIZATION. Infantry - Artillery - Armor Corps -- TERRITORIAL FORCES.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. 42-43) and index.
Note:"Written by a combat veteran of US Army Special Forces in Vietnam, this is a guide to the army of the war's least-studied major participant: South Vietnam. The ARVN's character and fighting ability was a central factor at every stage of the conflict, and though the army was hampered by many weaknesses of political leadership, command and motivation, some South Vietnamese units earned a genuinely good reputation in battle. This account of the ARVN's background, evolution, organization, units, uniforms, insignia and equipment is illustrated with photographs from private collections and detailed color artwork."--Publisher's note
