Inside the LRRPs Paperback by Michael Lee Lanning

Product Details

• Publisher: Presidio Press (1988-06-12)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 256 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780804101660
• Item Weight: 147.42 grams
• Dimensions: 6.74 x 4.21 x 0.67 cm

Vietnam was a different kind of war, calling for a different kind of soldier. The LRRPs--Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols--were that new breed of fighting man. They operated in six-man teams deep within enemy territory, and were the eyes and ears of the units they served. This is their story--of perseverence under extreme hardship and uncommon bravery--and how they carried out the war's most hazardous missions.

About the Author

Col. Michael Lee Lanning retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel after more than twenty years’ service. During his assignment to Vietnam, he served as both an infantry platoon leader and a company commander in the 199th Infantry Brigade (Light). He is the author of many books, including Inside the LRRPs, Inside Force Recon, and Inside the Crosshairs.