Gordon L. Rottman Bücher

Stalingrad Inferno is written by Gordon Rottman & Ronald Volstad and published by Concord Publications Company. The book is an illustrated history of the intense fighting in and around Stalingrad during World War II. The book includes narratives and black and white photos. The book features several color plates of soldiers in uniform. The book is new and unread.

Focusing on the Pacific islands involved in World War II, this comprehensive resource offers in-depth information on various geo-military aspects of the Pacific Theater. It organizes entries regionally and chronologically, detailing island names, nicknames, and wartime time zones, while also exploring physical characteristics, weather, health hazards, historical context, and military significance. The book covers strategies and operations of both Japanese and Allied forces, challenges posed by terrain, key military figures, and the islands' postwar conditions.

A compilation of the slang unique to the Vietnam War, how it was used by the soldiers and Marines and its relation to the war.

The cavalry regiments of the US Army were in the process of being transformed into a mechanized force when the USA entered World War II. While those cavalry regiments deployed to the Pacific to fight the Japanese were turned into infantry units, those sent to Europe were employed as light armor in the cavalry's traditional spearhead roles - reconnaissance, the screening of advances and flanks, and the pursuit of beaten enemy forces. Equipped with M8 Greyhound armored cars, M5 Stuart and M24 Chaffee light tanks, and halftracks, these units were designated cavalry groups (mechanized), each c. 1,700 strong and divided into two heavily armed squadrons. They were seldom attached to divisions, but to higher-level corps commands, meaning they could be shifted around quickly and independently and be formed at need into flexible battle groups with armored, infantry, and other units, depending on the mission. Thirteen CG(M)s fought in Europe, seeing a great deal of action - they were usually the first units in contact with the enemy, and, because of their mobility and freelance role, the ones sent as "fire brigades" to block dangerous gaps. Featuring specially drawn full-color illustrations depicting uniforms, insignia, armored vehicles, and tactical scenarios, this is the story of the US cavalry units that led the advance to victory in Europe during World War II.

During the Vietnam War, the Viet Cong struggled in direct confrontations with US and allied forces due to their superior strength and resources. Instead, they employed guerrilla warfare tactics, including hit-and-run attacks, ambushes, and precision strikes against bases. A key element of their strategy was the use of booby traps, which could be mass-produced in village workshops and jungle camps using local materials and modern munitions. The Viet Cong excelled at concealing these traps within Vietnam's diverse terrain, placing them in unexpected locations to catch their enemies off guard. These traps varied widely in complexity, from simple pointed sticks to sophisticated command-detonated mines. In addition to booby traps, they utilized both contact and command-detonated land and water mines. Between January 1965 and June 1970, booby traps and mines accounted for 11 percent of US troop deaths and 17 percent of injuries. This title delves into the diverse range of booby traps used by the Viet Cong, their tactical applications in disrupting enemy movements, and the evolution of these devices to maintain their element of surprise. Written by a Vietnam veteran with direct experience, it offers an engaging perspective on a chilling aspect of guerrilla warfare.

When conscription was eliminated in the early 1970s, the US Army found itself with a very different kind of soldier. While the personality of the Army remained the same, the organization of its higher levels of command and combat formations, and the internal structure of its units underwent major changes under the 'Army of Excellence' program of the 1980s. This book explores the US Army of the late 80s, including the training methods, weapon systems, Reserve Components, organization and uniforms of one of the world's most potent fighting forces. The text is illustrated with numerous photographs and eight colour plates.

In June 1941 the US Army's air organisations were consolidated under a single command, the Army Air Forces or AAF. Its expansion was rapid and massive, and its contribution to the war effort was substantial. Books abound describing the AAF's impressive combat record, but little has been published to record what the men inside the machines wore to stay alive and effective in the air and on the ground, or, as often as not, in the water. Gordon L. Rottman's detailed treatment discusses the flying clothes, accessories and equipment worn and used by individual airmen fighting their often desperate battles in the sky.

There exists among the world's armies a proliferation of special forces groups. Today's smaller armies, especially those of developing nations, demand maximum efficiency in force structure and employment. Mountain, jungle, arctic and desert areas require special purpose units trained, conditioned, and equipped to master these environments. This volume by ex-weapons specialist in the US 7th Special Forces Group, Gordon L. Rottman, details the insignia of a myriad of special forces groups from all parts of the globe, from Portugal's Commando Regiment to the North Yemen 'Al Mithalaat' Brigade, with a wealth of illustrations and photographs, including 12 full page colour plates by Simon McCouaig.