Spreading Ink Blots from Da Nang to the DMZ
the origins and implementation of us marine corps counterinsurgency strategy in vietnam, march 1965 to november 1968
$80.31
- Paperback
158 pages
- Release Date
8 May 2025
Summary
Ink Spots: US Marine Counterinsurgency in Vietnam
During the Vietnam War, the US Marine Corps’ focus on counterinsurgency in coastal regions sparked conflict with army commanders, who preferred conventional operations. This book delves into the reasons behind the Marines’ decision, placing it within the framework of Marine Corps doctrine, infrastructure, and logistical capabilities.
For the first time, the book merges the Marine Corps’ counterinsurgency experience with 1960s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781804517796 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1804517798 |
| Series: | Wolverhampton Military Studies |
| Author: | David Strachan-Morris |
| Publisher: | Helion & Company |
| Imprint: | Helion & Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 158 |
| Release Date: | 8 May 2025 |
| Weight: | 256g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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”…takes on the heavyweight challenge of explaining the deeply felt conflict between the Marine Corps and U.S. Army early in the war.“– “The VVA Veteran”
About The Author
David Strachan-Morris
David Strachan-Morris is a Lecturer in Intelligence and Security at the University of Leicester. He wrote his PhD thesis on the US Marine Corps in Vietnam and retains a keen interest in Marine Corps history. His other publications
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