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Where We Were in Vietnam : A Comprehensive Guide to the Firebases and Military Installations of the Vietnam War.
Title:
Where We Were in Vietnam : A Comprehensive Guide to the Firebases and Military Installations of the Vietnam War.
Author:
Kelley, Michael.
ISBN:
9781555716899
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (846 pages)
Contents:
COVER -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- INTRODUCTION -- REFERENCE GUIDES -- Standard Reference Notes -- Military Regions and Corps Tactical Zones -- Military Regions in Laos -- NVA/VC Military Regions -- Lesser-Known Provinces of South Vietnam -- Principal Roadway Systems of South Vietnam -- MAP READING 101 -- How to Locate Grid Coordinates on Military Maps -- The Universal Transverse Mercatorial (UTM) Grid Zone System -- A and Z Beginning Grid Coordinates in South Vietnam: A Note of Caution -- Declination -- Map Scales -- Contour Intervals -- Grid Coordinates -- Plotting Grid Coordinates on a Military Map: An Exercise -- MILITARY MAPS OF VIETNAM -- Index to Maps -- NUMERIC FIREBASE, TERRAIN AND MINUTIAE LISTINGS -- ALPHABETIC FIREBASE, TERRAIN AND MINUTIAE LISTINGS -- Endnotes for Alphabetical Listings -- APPENDICES -- APPENDIX A: THE AIRFIELDS AND HELIPORTS OF SOUTH VIETNAM -- South Vietnam Aerodrome, Airfields and Heliport Synopsis by Military Region -- Airfields and Heliports Listed Alphabetically by Military Region/CTZ/Corps -- U.S. Military Medium to Large Airfields and Passenger Jet Capable Airports: Listed by Military Region/CTZ/Corps -- Airfields In North Vietnam - Per DMA/NOAA Charts -- Airfields In Cambodia - Per DMA/NOAA Charts -- Airfields In Laos - Per DMA/NOAA Charts -- Airfields In Thailand - Per DMA/NOAA Charts -- NDB, VOR, TACAN and DME Radio Guidance Facilities and Sites -- APPENDIX B: MILITARY FACILITY AND GEOGRAPHICAL DATA -- Major U.S. Military Base Camps -- Major Military Seaports -- U.S.N. Naval Support Activity, PBR, River Division and Tactical Bases in SVN -- Military POL (Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants) Facilities -- Major Headquarters, Corps, Divisional and Regimental Commands -- U.S. Military Casualties by Province -- Major Army Unit KIA (all causes) Casualty Totals -- Campaign Periods and Awards of the Vietnam War.

Executive Orders Defining the Combat Zone and Related Documents -- APPENDIX C: MILITARY TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS AND MAP RESOURCES -- How to Acquire Copies of Military Topographical Maps (USGS, National Archives, Library of Congress and NOAA) -- Ordering Other U.S. Geological Survey Products -- Library of Congress and National Archives L-7014 Series Map Products -- L-509/1501 Series DMA/NIMA maps on the Internet -- L-7014 and L-701 Series North/South Vietnam Map Stock Numbers and Sheet Names -- NIMA - National Imagery and Mapping Agency Resources -- Operational Navigation/Tactical Pilotage Charts Available Through NOAA -- Miscellaneous Map Resources -- Civilian And Military Maps Of Vietnam Available On The Internet -- APPENDIX D: RESEARCHING THE VIETNAM WAR: RESEARCHING AND ACQUIRING U.S. MILITARY HISTORICAL UNIT AND PERSONNEL RECORDS -- Obtaining U.S. Army Historical and Personnel Records -- Obtaining U.S. Marine Historical and Personnel Records -- Obtaining U.S. Navy Historical and Personnel Records -- Obtaining U.S. Air Historical and Personnel Records -- Obtaining U.S. Coast Guard Historical and Personnel Records -- APPENDIX E: INTERNET RESOURCES -- APPENDIX F: GLOSSARY, ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, AND MINUTIAE -- APPENDIX G: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- APPENDIX H: RECOMMENDED READING.
Abstract:
Identifies the name, location and provides a brief historical synopsis of every military installation, firebase, landing zone, airfield, port, signal site, vessel and significant terrain feature of the American war in Vietnam. Additionally, includes a substantial number from the French War as well. Coverage includes all of Indochina. Currently features over 16,000 entries. Also includes an extensive appendix of Vietnam War research and map guidelines/resources.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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