Target Saigon 1973-75 Volume 3

The third volume of the Target Saigon mini-series describes the opening stages of the final communist offensive against South Vietnam.

The decision of President Nguyen Van Thieu to evacuate the Central Highlands was part of a wider scheme that envisaged an extensive redeployment of South Vietnamese forces and led to the abandonment of nearly half of the country. Panic inevitably spread among the population and the armed forces and set into motion a chain reaction that would see the complete collapse of the country. The United States refused to intervene again despite the situation spiralling out of control. Thieu had played and lost.

The third volume of Target Saigon details the disastrous evacuation of Hue and Da Nang, as well as the delaying actions fought in the central coastal area and is illustrated with a wide range of contemporary photographs and a number of specially commissioned full colour artworks of the vehicles, soldiers and aircraft that fought in this campaign.

"Another good book for anyone interested in the long history of the Vietnam War." Robin Buckland, Military Model Scene

"...we should respect the South Vietnamese troops who put up a good fight until everything collapsed around them. This book tells their story." The VVA Veteran

"I highly recommend this book covering one of the pivotal aspects of our Viet Nam war. It is an excellent and important read and, in my opinion, add a significant amount of information and insight the next to the last stage of the Vietnam war. Mr. Gandolini’s book is very graphic in his photo images lays out his story in an easily followed and orderly manner." IPMS/USA

"The book is detailed and contains a plethora of original photographs from both sides of the con­flict." Military Heritage Magazine

"Helion, the publisher of the Target Saigon series, always produces quality products. These volumes are certainly two of them." The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation