US Combat Engineer 1941–45

Gordon L. Rottman served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until 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. Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and his work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.

• IntroductionChronologyRecruitmentEnlistmentTrainingAppearanceEquipmentConditions of ServiceOn CampaignBelief and BelongingExperience of BattleAfter the BattleCollectingMuseumsRe-enactmentBibliographyGlossaryIndex

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