There are many books on the Vietnam War and more specifically on many of the individual battles. However, the story of Kham Duc has largely gone untold. And generally it is misunderstood. Both of the authors of this book have a unique perspective as McLeroy was actually in the battle and Sanders was briefed on the battle and actually took part in retaking the site two years later. And what follows in this book is the most detailed analysis of this crucial battle in May 1968, the reasons why it occurred, and the conclusion of the story when Kham Duc was retaken two years later. The rather intriguing title of “Bait” draws you in to the idea that what little the reader may know about the battle could be questioned and I can’t think of a more appropriate title. Kham Duc was a Special Forces camp located near the Laotian border that was used to train, equip, and dispatch local indigenous forces on patrols into Laos and the surrounding areas. About five miles south of the camp was a much.. Read more
The Military Enthusiast Book Club
There are many books on the Vietnam War and more specifically on many of the individual battles. However, the story of Kham Duc has largely gone untold. And generally it is misunderstood. Both of the authors of this book have a unique perspective as McLeroy was actually in the battle and Sanders was briefed on the battle and actually took part in retaking the site two years later. And what follows in this book is the most detailed analysis of this crucial battle in May 1968, the reasons why it occurred, and the conclusion of the story when Kham Duc was retaken two years later. The rather intriguing title of “Bait” draws you in to the idea that what little the reader may know about the battle could be questioned and I can’t think of a more appropriate title. Kham Duc was a Special Forces camp located near the Laotian border that was used to train, equip, and dispatch local indigenous forces on patrols into Laos and the surrounding areas. About five miles south of the camp was a much.. Read more
The Military Enthusiast Book Club
There are many books on the Vietnam War and more specifically on many of the individual battles. However, the story of Kham Duc has largely gone untold. And generally it is misunderstood. Both of the authors of this book have a unique perspective as McLeroy was actually in the battle and Sanders was briefed on the battle and actually took part in retaking the site two years later. And what follows in this book is the most detailed analysis of this crucial battle in May 1968, the reasons why it occurred, and the conclusion of the story when Kham Duc was retaken two years later. The rather intriguing title of “Bait” draws you in to the idea that what little the reader may know about the battle could be questioned and I can’t think of a more appropriate title. Kham Duc was a Special Forces camp located near the Laotian border that was used to train, equip, and dispatch local indigenous forces on patrols into Laos and the surrounding areas. About five miles south of the camp was a much.. Read more
The Military Enthusiast Book Club
There are many books on the Vietnam War and more specifically on many of the individual battles. However, the story of Kham Duc has largely gone untold. And generally it is misunderstood. Both of the authors of this book have a unique perspective as McLeroy was actually in the battle and Sanders was briefed on the battle and actually took part in retaking the site two years later. And what follows in this book is the most detailed analysis of this crucial battle in May 1968, the reasons why it occurred, and the conclusion of the story when Kham Duc was retaken two years later. The rather intriguing title of “Bait” draws you in to the idea that what little the reader may know about the battle could be questioned and I can’t think of a more appropriate title. Kham Duc was a Special Forces camp located near the Laotian border that was used to train, equip, and dispatch local indigenous forces on patrols into Laos and the surrounding areas. About five miles south of the camp was a much.. Read more
The Military Enthusiast Book Club
This is a fascinating book on the conflict written by an officer who clearly has a great deal of knowledge. It is interesting that he makes it very clear that Ukraine was invaded, rather than the suggestion that was made by the White House recently, that it was the other way around. The scene is well set before the detail on a number of battles during 2023. The narrative is packed with statistics that are not generally available, some of which are:- “The support package from the US for one F16 is the same cost as 27,637 155mm artillery shells.” “In August Crowd Funding purchased 10,000 drones” “ultimately in this year 100,000 drones of all types were manufactured and sent to the front” “In 2 months of fighting one Ukrainian Brigade had lost 50 of it 99 Bradley IFV”. The writer draws a number of parallels with the 2nd WW. As an example the initial drone strikes on Moscow are compared to the Doolittle raid on Tokyo. To me the book demonstrates the change in warfare that drones.. Read more
Brian Smyth - York Model Engineers Newsletter
This is a fascinating book on the conflict written by an officer who clearly has a great deal of knowledge. It is interesting that he makes it very clear that Ukraine was invaded, rather than the suggestion that was made by the White House recently, that it was the other way around. The scene is well set before the detail on a number of battles during 2023. The narrative is packed with statistics that are not generally available, some of which are:- “The support package from the US for one F16 is the same cost as 27,637 155mm artillery shells.” “In August Crowd Funding purchased 10,000 drones” “ultimately in this year 100,000 drones of all types were manufactured and sent to the front” “In 2 months of fighting one Ukrainian Brigade had lost 50 of it 99 Bradley IFV”. The writer draws a number of parallels with the 2nd WW. As an example the initial drone strikes on Moscow are compared to the Doolittle raid on Tokyo. To me the book demonstrates the change in warfare that drones.. Read more
Brian Smyth - York Model Engineers Newsletter
“…this book is about 1930s-1940s German public opinion and the people and groups opposing Hitler and the Nazis. As the Nazi political system was a police state, most objectors ended up in concentration camps or executed...Enjoyed it.”
Read the full review [link=https://www.hmgs.org/blogpost/1779451/507534/BOOK-REVIEW-Make-Germany-Great-Again]here[/link]
Historical Miniatures Gaming Society
“…this book is about 1930s-1940s German public opinion and the people and groups opposing Hitler and the Nazis. As the Nazi political system was a police state, most objectors ended up in concentration camps or executed...Enjoyed it.”
Read the full review [link=https://www.hmgs.org/blogpost/1779451/507534/BOOK-REVIEW-Make-Germany-Great-Again]here[/link]
Historical Miniatures Gaming Society
“… Simons goes on to give an excellent description of the B–29’s early successes and later challenges in the Korean conflict.”
The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation
“… Simons goes on to give an excellent description of the B–29’s early successes and later challenges in the Korean conflict.”
The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation
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The Yompers
'Yomping' was revealed by the journalist Charles Laurence in 1982 as the word which the Royal Marines used to describe carrying heavy loads long distances on foot. Given the intense public interest in the dramatic events then unfolding in the South Atlantic, it caught on and is now in common usage. The Yompers is the first account to be written by… Read more...
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Armoured Warfare in the Vietnam War
Historian and collector Michael Green shows in this fascinating and graphically illustrated book that the two wars that engulfed Indochina and North and South Vietnam over 30 years were far more armoured in nature than typically thought of. By skilful use of imagery and descriptive text he describes the many variants deployed and their contribution.… Read more...
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Aviation Assault Battle Group Afghanistan
The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland Battle Group deployed on Op HERRICK 10 to Afghanistan for six months during the summer of 2009. Its role was that of Aviation Assault Battle Group and its main task was raiding into insurgent-held areas in both Helmand and Kandahar Provinces. The Battle Group was dubbed the 'flying squad'… Read more...
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Dangerous Frontiers
Since the Second World War British soldiers have been continuously involved in small wars many of which, largely for political reasons, have received little or no publicity. Dangerous Frontiers is a gripping personal memoir of soldiering in two hot and hostile areas of the world. In Part 1 the author describes his life as a young officer in the Somaliland… Read more...
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Lifeline in Helmand: RAF Front-Line Air Supply in Afghanistan
Lifeline in Helmand tells the story of the Royal Air Force tactical transport force operating in one of the most dangerous regions in the Afghanistan campaign – Helmand province. The Chinook helicopters of 1310 Flight fly heavy-lift and trooping missions to remote Forward Operating Bases and in direct support of Deliberate Ground Operations. They… Read more...
Lifeline in Helmand: RAF Front-Line Air Supply in Afghanistan
Lifeline in Helmand tells the story of the Royal Air Force tactical transport force operating in one of the most dangerous regions in the Afghanistan campaign – Helmand province. The Chinook helicopters of 1310 Flight fly heavy-lift and trooping missions to remote Forward Operating Bases and in direct support of Deliberate Ground Operations. They… Read more...
