Training the Bodes: Australian Army Advisers Training Cambodian Infantry Battalions- A PostScript to the Vietnam War

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• Terry Smith

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224pagine

Tempo di lettura

8ore

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The book delves into the disarray of the Cambodian army by late 1971, highlighting its lack of preparation, training, and leadership amid escalating conflicts with North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces. It chronicles the army's significant losses, including the destruction of key infantry battalions and military resources, leaving only a fraction of its brigade groups capable of combat. This historical account sheds light on the challenges faced by Cambodia during a tumultuous period, emphasizing the impact of military inadequacies on the nation’s defense.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

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