Ranger

by Ron Field

Published 18 September 2000
This series was created by Military Illustrated magazine, the leading monthly military history publication in the English language. It has built an unrivaled reputation for authoritative articles, primary research, rare photographs, and specially commissioned artwork.The U.S. Rangers are among the great military elite units in the world. This book shows them on some of their most daring missions in enemy territory during the Vietnam War. It reveals the way they fought, the weapons and equipment they used, and the tactics they perfected.Here are the tales of brave and determined men in extreme environments. Surprise encounters, last stands, great sacrifice, and amazing rescues are described by men who were there and lost their comrades.