Offered by Over The Blue Horizon is “The Years of the Offensive: 1965–1968” by John Schlight, a comprehensive look at the United States Air Force's support of the ground war in South Vietnam between 1965 and early 1968.
Part of the 'United States Air force in Southeast Asia: The War in South Vietnam' series, this very well-regarded study covers the period from the time when the United States began moving from an advisory role into one of active involvement to just before the time when the United States gradually began disengaging from the Vietnam War. The final scene is the successful air campaign conducted during the Communists' siege of the Marine camp at Khe Sanh. While the actual siege lasted from late January to the middle of March 1968, enemy preparations for the encirclement -- greatly increased truck traffic and enemy troop movements -- were seen as early as October 1967. During this three year period, Air Force assistance in South Vietnam was principally of two kinds: close air support of troops on the battlefield by both tactical fighters and B-52s, and the airlift of supplies and personnel. In addition to close air support and airlift, the Air Force performed many other important missions ancillary to the ground war, including reconnaissance, intelligence, psychological warfare, defoliation, destruction of enemy reinforcements and supplies, medical evacuation, and pacification and civic action.
This 410-page, 6.75 x 9.5 inch softcover which was published by the US Air Force History Office in 1999. Condition of the book is TECHNICALLY NEW -- we pulled it out of its original shipping box a few years ago but it has sat on the shelf since then, acquiring just a little shelf wear. However, it certainly passes the 'LIKE NEW' criteria and this book is absolutely TIGHT, BRIGHT and very CLEAN. Note that Over The Blue Horizon ships from the USA and we take pride in our careful packing and fast shipping -- regardless of where you are in the world, buy with absolute confidence from a well-established eBay merchant with a sterling reputation.
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