Inside the Lrrps: Rangers in Vietnam - Paperback

by Michael Lee Lanning (Author)

The LRRP--Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols--worked in small groups, hiding in enemy territory where they lay ambushes, seized prisoners and tapped communications. Here is their story--how they were trained, what equipment they used, and how they survived the devastation of Vietnam.

Front Jacket

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.

Author Biography

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.