Colonel peter scott dso (4 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Personalised gift inscription by author on title page. Inscribed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: front and back showing only light scuffing & signs of handling otherwise undamaged, minimal wear along edges and at corners, spine is intact and solid. Binding: firm throughout. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, clean throughout, author's personal inscription on opening page. PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing less than 500g, postage cost for international orders (i.e. not Australian) will be less than what is shown here. Please email me if you would like a quote. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks. Inscribed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 160pp incl index and numerous in-text b&w photos. Pictorial laminated covers. Some v/light marking to front cover panel. The book appears unread. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

*Sales/posting to the USA suspended*. Hard cover laminated boards 160pp b&w photos. A fine copy. After graduating from RMC Duntroon, Peter Scott served in Japan with BCOF, and then in Korea with 3RAR. He also served at Woodside with 4RAR during 1963/5, before assuming command of 3RAR in 1969. COMMAND IN VIETNAM briefly traces his early career, but mainly focusses on the issues and problems of commanding an Australian infantry battalion [3RAR] during the war in South Vietnam in 1971. Commanding Officers rarely write about their experiences, but Colonel Scott is well qualified to compare the command and operational issues in Vietnam with those of the Korean War. Well illustrated, COMMAND IN VIETNAM reviews each of the main operations undertaken by 3RAR; Scott also provides a fascinating insight into a war during which, operations were usually controlled from the COs helicopter, rather than from a remote HQ. Includes roll of honour, honours and awards, 3RAR chronology and nominal roll of those who served in SVN with 3RAR for both tours. …