SHADOW AND STINGER: Developing the AC119G/K Gunships in the Vietnam War
| Author | : William P. Head |
| Publisher | : Texas A&M University Press |
| Total Pages | : 354 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781603445078 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1603445072 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis SHADOW AND STINGER: Developing the AC119G/K Gunships in the Vietnam War by : William P. Head
Download or read book SHADOW AND STINGER: Developing the AC119G/K Gunships in the Vietnam War written by William P. Head and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicknamed ""the truck killer,"" the AC-119K gunship and its counterpart, the AC-119G, were developed in the late 1960s in response to the needs of the US military in Vietnam. This book examines the evolution of these aircraft and their role within Vietnam, military policy, and geopolitical realities.
