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This source of information on the weapons, equipment and tactics of the horse soldiers of the US Cavalry from the end of the Civil War to Wounded Knee features exploded and cutaway artwork showing details of equipment and weaponry.

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At its peak in World War II, the United States Army contained over 700 engineer battalions, along with numerous independent brigades and regiments. This book covers the role of these soldiers, from their recruitment and training, through their various support missions and combat experiences.

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Using primary source material, this volume takes a look at the life of the common US soldier during World War I. It follows the Doughboy throughout the war, and also covers occupational duty in Germany after the war's end, and the experiences of those sent to Russia and Italy.

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The helicopter changed war forever. This book examines the range of duties helicopter pilots carried out in Vietnam, from air-lift, med-evac and fire-support to landing in high volume crossfires in 'Hot LZs'.

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Between 1940 and 1945 the US Army expanded from eight infantry divisions to 66. This title follows one soldier from Indiana from enlistment in January 1942, through training, assignment to the 76th Division (AUS), and overseas with the 1st Battalion 133d Regiment, 34th Division (Red Bull).

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This title follows one American soldier ("Joe") through his induction, assignment and training in the 22nd Infantry Regiment in 1941. It takes him from draftee stage, through the tactical operations at squad, platoon and company level, and into the reality of combat in Northern Europe in 1944-45.

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"US Macv-Sog Reconnaissance Team in Vietnam".

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The US Marine Raider was among the earliest forerunners of the various Special Operations units of the modern US military. This title follows two Raiders through some of the toughest training ever to be experienced by a Marine and onto combat during the Makin Raid, and through the horrific jungle battles of the Solomon Islands.

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Examines the US marines who were involved in one of the battles of Operation Iraqi Freedom, which has become perhaps one of the controversial conflicts of modern warfare. This book covers the battle for An Nasiriyah, from enlistment and to their victory. It also covers their amphibious tractors AMTRACs and their preparations for chemical warfare.

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Follows the experiences of the Marines during the Great War, from their training in the US and France through the fighting in the trenches and battlefields of the Western Front and right up to their occupation duties in the Rhineland.

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The Marine Corps began World War II with less than 66,000 officers and men. This work takes the reader on a journey to a Marine Corps rifleman through his draft, training and participation in assaults such as: Roi-Namur in the Marshall Islands, Saipan and Tinian in the Mariana Islands, and Iwo Jima.

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A detailed account of how the average US Marine was trained, fought and what everday life was like during the Vietnam conflict. In particular, it focuses on the 1st Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Regiment of Marines during an operation in the western highlands of Vietnam in early 1969.

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Tells the story of the rise of the US mechanised infantryman, focusing on his recruitment, training, lifestyle and combat experiences in Iraq.

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This title examines the life and experiences of the World War II US naval aviator in all three types of carrier squadron - fighters, dive-bombers and the torpedo squadrons. From recruitment to battle, the detail of what it was like to fly and fight for the US Navy is brought to life in this volume.

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Details what it was like to be one of the United States' airborne elite, through the eyes of the soldiers themselves. It is the story of the men who led the way; the soldiers who flew to battle and walked home.

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This work takes a look at the "Dolphins" of the US Navy submarine force, covering recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experiences, and discusses the effects of advances in torpedo technology on crew roles.

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The Viet Cong was the military arm of the National Liberation Front, the Communist Party of the Republic of Vietnam. Using rare photographs and artwork to paint the portraits of the determined guerrilla warriors, this title discusses their training and motivation, political and psychological indoctrination, and the reality of combat experience.

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A guide to the weapons, armour and tactics of the archetypical Viking warrior from his origins in Scandinavia through the devastating explosion into British history to the end of the Anglo-Danish monarchy at Hastings. The exploded and cutaway artwork shows details of armour and weaponry.

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Describes the uniforms, weaponry, rituals, military practices and daily life of the Zulu warrior between 1816 and 1906. The period includes the Zulu War and provides an insight into the historical background of the Zulu people in the context of modern South African politics.

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Presents the history of the British Paratrooper, from 1940 to 1945, that details the training, weapons and equipment used by these elite troops. This book brings the history of the ordinary paratrooper to life, drawing on the author's position as a former curator of the Regimental Museum.

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A detailed account of the background and combat experience of the British tank crewman of World War II.