US Army Rangers & LRRP Units 1942-87

Rottman, Gordon L.

ISBN 10: 0850457955 / ISBN 13: 9780850457957

Published by Osprey Publishing (UK), 1987

About this Item

Dust jacket missing. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Hardcover format. 1998 printing. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: US Army Rangers & LRRP Units 1942-87
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0850457955
• ISBN 13: 9780850457957
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Volstad, Ronald
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 0.55 pounds

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Synopsis

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.

About the Authors

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 B. Volstad was born in 1949 in Alberta, Canada, where he still lives and works. His first illustrations were published in 1970; since then he has become widely known for his work in Squadron and Osprey publications and for Dragon Models, and has also worked as a courtroom artist for TV news.