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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-101472861744
ISBN-139781472861740
eBay Product ID (ePID)8067059831
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Book TitleAh-1 Cobra Gunship Vs Nva Armor : Vietnam 1967-73
Number of Pages80 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2025
TopicMilitary / Vietnam War, Military / Vehicles, Military / Aviation
IllustratorYes, Hector, Gareth, Laurier, Jim
GenreHistory
AuthorPeter E. Davies
Book SeriesDuel Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight8.8 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.8 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Reviews" This is a story purpose-made for a reasonably cheap wargame, with one or more US 'Pink Teams' (an observation helicopter plus a killer Cobra gunship) versus whatever collection you fancy of T-34/85, PT-76, and T-54 tanks, with some anti-aircraft guns, missiles, or the odd ZSU anti-aircraft vehicle. " -- Miniature Wargames "Everything is well illustrated throughout, with lots of archive photos, colour profiles artwork, maps, battle scenes and tactics diagrams." -- Military Model Scene "It is a superb look at early helicopter versus tank combat that still has relevance in the tactics used today." -- Aviation News, This is a story purpose-made for a reasonably cheap wargame, with one or more US 'Pink Teams' (an observation helicopter plus a killer Cobra gunship) versus whatever collection you fancy of T-34/85, PT-76, and T-54 tanks, with some anti-aircraft guns, missiles, or the odd ZSU anti-aircraft vehicle., " This is a story purpose-made for a reasonably cheap wargame, with one or more US 'Pink Teams' (an observation helicopter plus a killer Cobra gunship) versus whatever collection you fancy of T-34/85, PT-76, and T-54 tanks, with some anti-aircraft guns, missiles, or the odd ZSU anti-aircraft vehicle. " -- Miniature Wargames "Everything is well illustrated throughout, with lots of archive photos, colour profiles artwork, maps, battle scenes and tactics diagrams." -- Military Model Scene "It is a superb look at early helicopter versus tank combat that still has relevance in the tactics used today." -- Aviation News "This volume is another excellent example of their dedication to preserving complex military stories with clarity and respect." -- Maverick Scale Models
Series Volume Number140
Dewey Decimal959.70434
Table Of Content(Subject to Confirmation) Introduction Chronology Design and Development Technical Specifications The Strategic Situation The Combatants Combat Statistics and Analysis Aftermath Further Reading Index
SynopsisA new study of how the first purpose-built anti-tank helicopter gunship - the Bell AH-1 Cobra - engaged communist armor and well-armed irregular fighters in the war for control of Vietnam. The Vietnam War was often dubbed 'the helicopter war' because it was the first conflict in which helicopters took a dominant role. As the only dedicated gunship to be fielded by US forces during the conflict, the AH-1 Cobra saw combat against North Vietnamese Army (NVA) tanks, armored personnel carriers (APCs), and heavy anti-aircraft weaponry while joining OH-6A "Loach" scout helicopters on "Pink Team" hunter-killer flights. There were more than 700 Cobras operational in Vietnam by 1972, and it proved such an effective weapon that the NVA often avoided shooting at it, fearing massive and instant retribution. In this action-packed new study, Vietnam War expert Peter E. Davies examines the development and deployment of the Cobra, its engagements with Soviet- and Chinese-supplied tanks and heavy machine guns, and how it was adapted to counter devastating surface-to-air missile attacks in 1972. Numerous key clashes - including the Tet Offensive and actions at Loc Ninh and An Loc - are explored in detail, with first-hand accounts, newly commissioned artwork, and more than 50 photographs bringing the operations of this iconic helicopter to life., A new study of how the first purpose-built anti-tank helicopter gunship - the Bell AH-1 Cobra - engaged communist armor and well-armed irregular fighters in the war for control of Vietnam.
