'Impeccably researched, unbiased, and revealing.' – Kirkus • One of the finest chronicles of the mysterious LRRP units of the Vietnam war • Explains how they were staffed and trained • Discusses their missions and tactics Vietnam was a different kind of war, calling for a different kind of soldier.
Michael Lee Lanning is a long time favorite Ballantine author with more than 400,000 copies in print. Since 1988 this new classic has been selling superbly with over 200,000 copies in print. This book certainly deserves to be the next in Presidio's WAr Classics series.Vietnam was a different kind of war, calling for a different kind of soldier. The LRRPs--Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols--were that new breed of fighting man. They operated in six-man teams deep within enemy territory, and were the eyes and ears of the units they served. This is their story--of perseverence under extreme hardship and uncommon bravery--and how they carried out the war's most hazardous missions.
Col. Michael Lee Lanning retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel after more than twenty years' service. During his assignment to Vietnam, he served as both an infantry platoon leader and a company commander in the 199th Infantry Brigade (Light). He is the author of many books, including Inside the LRRPs, Inside Force Recon, and Inside the Crosshairs.
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